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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S793 DTMMOT history

S793 DTM is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

S793 DTM orange 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 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
177,286 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S793 DTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S793 DTM was last recorded at 177,286 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,279 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,286 miles
  • 2025 – 173,011 miles
  • 2023 – 170,994 miles
  • 2022 – 167,535 miles
  • 2021 – 163,455 miles
  • 2020 – 157,797 miles
  • 2019 – 157,459 miles
  • 2017 – 157,072 miles
  • 2016 – 156,041 miles
  • 2015 – 151,418 miles
  • 2013 – 131,496 miles
  • 2012 – 127,812 miles
  • 2011 – 126,591 miles
  • 2010 – 118,692 miles
  • 2008 – 110,289 miles
  • 2007 – 89,449 miles
  • 2006 – 80,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,286 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,286 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    177,286 miles
    Test number
    322763536595
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail177,279 miles (+4,268)1 dangerous9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,279 miles
    Test number
    179637903791
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass173,011 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    173,011 miles
    Test number
    714827790115
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  4. Pass170,994 miles (+3,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    170,994 miles
    Test number
    270221320706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak at steering box.

  5. Pass167,535 miles (+4,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    167,535 miles
    Test number
    856054725877
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop Shaft rear seal, slight oil leak

  6. Pass163,455 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,455 miles
    Test number
    242587779230
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail163,455 miles (+4,454)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,455 miles
    Test number
    411535610000
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,001 miles
    Test number
    911924702717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,001 miles (+1,204)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,001 miles
    Test number
    312778660406
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass157,797 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,797 miles
    Test number
    532644044224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,459 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,459 miles
    Test number
    604360763614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass157,072 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    157,072 miles
    Test number
    146846295164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,041 miles
    Test number
    944469362960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,041 miles (+4,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,041 miles
    Test number
    791342758972
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass151,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    151,418 miles
    Test number
    207055305094
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail151,418 miles (+19,922)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,418 miles
    Test number
    785195205077
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass131,496 miles (+3,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,496 miles
    Test number
    239570393106
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass127,812 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    127,812 miles
    Test number
    498763292132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,591 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    218132281468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,692 miles (+8,403)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    118,692 miles
    Test number
    272412730082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,289 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    110,289 miles
    Test number
    434162258335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,584 miles (+11,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    100,584 miles
    Test number
    572576018014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,449 miles (+9,167)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    89,449 miles
    Test number
    404335617070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    171597816443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S793 DTM

Does S793 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S793 DTM is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S793 DTM?
The MOT on S793 DTM is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S793 DTM done?
S793 DTM was recorded at 177,286 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has S793 DTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S793 DTM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S793 DTM 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 S793 DTM find?
S793 DTM passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted; exhaust noisy; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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