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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S790 RMBMOT history

S790 RMB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

S790 RMB 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,718 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 RMB
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
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 RMB was last recorded at 65,718 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2011: 20,178 miles, lower than 48,599 miles on 19 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,176 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
1,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,718 miles
  • 2025 – 65,176 miles
  • 2024 – 64,902 miles
  • 2023 – 64,399 miles
  • 2022 – 63,970 miles
  • 2021 – 63,094 miles
  • 2020 – 61,921 miles
  • 2019 – 60,721 miles
  • 2018 – 59,365 miles
  • 2017 – 57,993 miles
  • 2016 – 56,534 miles
  • 2015 – 55,229 miles
  • 2014 – 54,008 miles
  • 2013 – 52,720 miles
  • 2012 – 51,471 miles
  • 2011 – 50,178 miles
  • 2010 – 48,599 miles
  • 2009 – 46,970 miles
  • 2008 – 44,861 miles
  • 2007 – 43,195 miles
  • 2006 – 41,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,718 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,718 miles (+542)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,718 miles
    Test number
    169292466537
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass65,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    725207139589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,175 miles (+273)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,175 miles
    Test number
    833947811570
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass64,902 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    690259540765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,399 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    428942666957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,970 miles
    Test number
    811813936554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,969 miles (+875)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,969 miles
    Test number
    949703950176
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under rear beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass63,094 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,094 miles
    Test number
    831397174625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    529105164490
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail61,921 miles (+1,200)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,921 miles
    Test number
    490862808591
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,721 miles
    Test number
    993494018971
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail60,719 miles (+1,354)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    717811727526
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass59,365 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,365 miles
    Test number
    797639794201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    57,993 miles
    Test number
    154186107881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,992 miles (+1,458)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,992 miles
    Test number
    635612004328
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member both sides of tow bar (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass56,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    969588135400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,534 miles (+1,305)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    695377921421
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass55,229 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    786277366301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,008 miles (+1,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,008 miles
    Test number
    558974944267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,720 miles
    Test number
    248125833204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,720 miles (+1,249)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,720 miles
    Test number
    339655433205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass51,471 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,471 miles
    Test number
    887186932260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    749364141294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,178 miles (-28,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,178 miles
    Test number
    559464541298
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  25. Pass48,599 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    364531230263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,970 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    401750249273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,861 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    534370228215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,195 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    634687347286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    41,458 miles
    Test number
    710018246212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 RMB

Does S790 RMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 RMB is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 RMB?
The MOT on S790 RMB is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 RMB done?
S790 RMB was recorded at 65,718 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,218 miles a year.
Has S790 RMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 RMB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S790 RMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S790 RMB find?
S790 RMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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