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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S793 WOEMOT history

S793 WOE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

S793 WOE green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
106,677 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S793 WOE
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
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S793 WOE was last recorded at 106,677 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,667 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,677 miles
  • 2025 – 105,347 miles
  • 2024 – 104,110 miles
  • 2023 – 102,331 miles
  • 2022 – 99,348 miles
  • 2014 – 91,277 miles
  • 2013 – 88,986 miles
  • 2012 – 86,051 miles
  • 2011 – 83,267 miles
  • 2010 – 79,594 miles
  • 2009 – 76,271 miles
  • 2008 – 71,251 miles
  • 2007 – 66,651 miles
  • 2006 – 61,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,677 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,677 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    106,677 miles
    Test number
    293743338288
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail106,667 miles (+1,320)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,667 miles
    Test number
    719566623092
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass105,347 miles (+1,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    793437735385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass104,110 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,110 miles
    Test number
    360640465558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,105 miles (+1,774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    665836676711
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass102,331 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    255260867386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,329 miles (+40)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,329 miles
    Test number
    582130749014
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail102,289 miles (+2,941)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,289 miles
    Test number
    252846679784
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers Door/Difficulty in opening
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,348 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,348 miles
    Test number
    491522518054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,277 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,277 miles
    Test number
    557579624376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,263 miles (+23)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,263 miles
    Test number
    476538424335
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail91,240 miles (+2,254)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,240 miles
    Test number
    635823504385
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass88,986 miles (+35)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    185031813309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front swivel joint

  14. Fail88,951 miles (+2,900)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,951 miles
    Test number
    217722503371
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front swivel joint

  15. Pass86,051 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,051 miles
    Test number
    719891422373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,032 miles (+2,765)1 dangerous13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    369271912329
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass83,267 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,267 miles
    Test number
    499974911478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,249 miles (+3,655)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,249 miles
    Test number
    825771711360
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass79,594 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,594 miles
    Test number
    482732100344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,456 miles (+3,185)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    703583790233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass76,271 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    202227109371
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail76,256 miles (+5,005)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    390913409389
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass71,251 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    222243808393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,222 miles (+4,571)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    460418398276
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

  25. Pass66,651 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    531219707379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,470 miles (+5,188)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,470 miles
    Test number
    782227797209
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass61,282 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    670402996261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S793 WOE

Does S793 WOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S793 WOE is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S793 WOE?
The MOT on S793 WOE is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S793 WOE done?
S793 WOE was recorded at 106,677 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has S793 WOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S793 WOE has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S793 WOE 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 WOE find?
S793 WOE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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