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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S78 DWWMOT history

S78 DWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 95,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

S78 DWW 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 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,189 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S78 DWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S78 DWW was last recorded at 95,189 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,169 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,189 miles
  • 2025 – 94,111 miles
  • 2024 – 93,338 miles
  • 2023 – 92,193 miles
  • 2022 – 91,076 miles
  • 2021 – 89,323 miles
  • 2020 – 89,031 miles
  • 2019 – 88,384 miles
  • 2018 – 87,212 miles
  • 2017 – 85,519 miles
  • 2016 – 83,551 miles
  • 2015 – 81,916 miles
  • 2014 – 80,034 miles
  • 2013 – 77,292 miles
  • 2012 – 73,430 miles
  • 2011 – 70,008 miles
  • 2010 – 65,673 miles
  • 2009 – 61,363 miles
  • 2008 – 57,706 miles
  • 2007 – 54,048 miles
  • 2006 – 49,725 miles
  • 2005 – 46,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Slight play in pitman arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Service brake efficiency only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight leak at steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,189 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,189 miles
    Test number
    367878560202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,169 miles (+1,058)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    601757744113
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,111 miles (+773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    94,111 miles
    Test number
    255653131872
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met requirements

  4. Pass93,338 miles (+1,145)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    789059697035
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play x3 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met requirements

  5. Pass92,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,193 miles
    Test number
    751018540858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,190 miles (+1,114)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,190 miles
    Test number
    737295685608
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,076 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    900265086606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,059 miles (+1,736)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    739452202002
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    479982725739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,323 miles (+292)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,323 miles
    Test number
    711800476040
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,031 miles (+647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    497119997905
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  12. Pass88,384 miles (+1,172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,384 miles
    Test number
    232035395941
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from steering box
    • AdvisorySlight play in pitman arm

  13. Pass87,212 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,212 miles
    Test number
    503416503719
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak at steering box
    • AdvisorySlight play in pitman arm

  14. Fail87,200 miles (+1,681)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    182802254480
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak at steering box
    • AdvisorySlight play in pitman arm

  15. Pass85,519 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,519 miles
    Test number
    300855141881
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail85,512 miles (+1,961)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    169184128428
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass83,551 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,551 miles
    Test number
    730467748897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,542 miles (+1,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,542 miles
    Test number
    827557673585
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outriggers (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass81,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    723254870769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,916 miles (+1,882)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    840170830102
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  21. Pass80,034 miles (+2,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,034 miles
    Test number
    107846084284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass77,292 miles (+3,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,292 miles
    Test number
    386385673214
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass73,430 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    498652472249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,008 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,008 miles
    Test number
    175817561223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass65,673 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    483372870297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    574792879282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail61,363 miles (+3,657)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,363 miles
    Test number
    770922479261
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass57,706 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    613120488276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass54,048 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    211127577250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail49,725 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    442741476245
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  31. Pass49,725 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    783621876228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass46,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    350332775252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail46,011 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    472662075258
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S78 DWW

Does S78 DWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 DWW is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S78 DWW?
The MOT on S78 DWW is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S78 DWW done?
S78 DWW was recorded at 95,189 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,352 miles a year.
Has S78 DWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S78 DWW has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S78 DWW 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 S78 DWW find?
S78 DWW passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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