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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S791 DHUMOT history

S791 DHU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

S791 DHU blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
183,980 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S791 DHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S791 DHU was last recorded at 183,980 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
183,392 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
588 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,980 miles
  • 2025 – 183,392 miles
  • 2024 – 180,745 miles
  • 2023 – 178,133 miles
  • 2022 – 175,798 miles
  • 2021 – 174,110 miles
  • 2020 – 171,901 miles
  • 2019 – 168,145 miles
  • 2018 – 163,808 miles
  • 2017 – 159,865 miles
  • 2016 – 156,779 miles
  • 2015 – 155,096 miles
  • 2014 – 154,553 miles
  • 2013 – 153,945 miles
  • 2012 – 152,891 miles
  • 2011 – 152,115 miles
  • 2010 – 150,471 miles
  • 2009 – 148,708 miles
  • 2008 – 147,732 miles
  • 2007 – 145,010 miles
  • 2006 – 139,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,980 miles (+588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    183,980 miles
    Test number
    588277498284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,392 miles (+2,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,392 miles
    Test number
    696694624156
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play At steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,745 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,745 miles
    Test number
    281505375424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,133 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    178,133 miles
    Test number
    358291032823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,798 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    175,798 miles
    Test number
    402873828350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,110 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,110 miles
    Test number
    247837138472
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,901 miles (+3,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    171,901 miles
    Test number
    929100260661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass168,145 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    168,145 miles
    Test number
    256437613166
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass163,808 miles (+3,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,808 miles
    Test number
    388781300798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass159,865 miles (+3,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    159,865 miles
    Test number
    895235036487
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass156,779 miles (+1,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    156,779 miles
    Test number
    918997764653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass155,096 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    155,096 miles
    Test number
    525759715158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Fail155,096 miles (+543)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,096 miles
    Test number
    847259815175
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  14. Pass154,553 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,553 miles
    Test number
    639028614139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear light guards loose
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  15. Fail154,551 miles (+606)6 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,551 miles
    Test number
    146598914160
    • FailureFront Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear light guards loose
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  16. Pass153,945 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,945 miles
    Test number
    477100723179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  17. Fail153,944 miles (+1,053)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,944 miles
    Test number
    948020223167
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  18. Pass152,891 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    152,891 miles
    Test number
    579441622116
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated/corroded
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteRear differential oil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  19. Fail152,891 miles (+776)1 failure4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,891 miles
    Test number
    235171922448
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust system deteriated/corroded
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteRear differential oil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  20. Pass152,115 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    152,115 miles
    Test number
    499597111169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNearside front door hinge fractured
    • NoteOffside door hinge play

  21. Fail152,115 miles (+1,644)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,115 miles
    Test number
    389987211161
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNearside front door hinge fractured
    • NoteOffside door hinge play

  22. Pass150,471 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    150,471 miles
    Test number
    521839110187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemp fuel cap fitted.

  23. Fail150,467 miles (+1,759)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,467 miles
    Test number
    650699110199
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteTemp fuel cap fitted.

  24. Pass148,708 miles (+976)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    148,708 miles
    Test number
    373883519173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear chassis part.

  25. Pass147,732 miles (+2,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    147,732 miles
    Test number
    600469618149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass145,010 miles (+5,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    145,010 miles
    Test number
    780418907125
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass139,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    139,838 miles
    Test number
    360196116173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S791 DHU

Does S791 DHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S791 DHU is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S791 DHU?
The MOT on S791 DHU is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S791 DHU done?
S791 DHU was recorded at 183,980 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has S791 DHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S791 DHU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on S791 DHU 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 S791 DHU find?
S791 DHU passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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