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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S794 WOEMOT history

S794 WOE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 160,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

S794 WOE 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 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,876 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S794 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 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S794 WOE was last recorded at 160,876 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2024: 42,103 miles, lower than 154,113 miles on 30 Jan 2023.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,360 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,516 miles
Average per year
4,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,876 miles
  • 2025 – 158,360 miles
  • 2024 – 42,103 miles
  • 2023 – 154,113 miles
  • 2022 – 151,732 miles
  • 2021 – 148,146 miles
  • 2019 – 144,253 miles
  • 2018 – 138,034 miles
  • 2017 – 133,696 miles
  • 2016 – 127,091 miles
  • 2015 – 116,462 miles
  • 2014 – 108,658 miles
  • 2013 – 104,677 miles
  • 2012 – 100,542 miles
  • 2011 – 95,995 miles
  • 2010 – 91,134 miles
  • 2009 – 84,749 miles
  • 2008 – 78,202 miles
  • 2007 – 70,491 miles
  • 2006 – 61,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,876 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,876 miles
    Test number
    140694540223
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail160,876 miles (+2,516)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,876 miles
    Test number
    852860584185
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass158,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,360 miles
    Test number
    174062267759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,360 miles (+116,257)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,360 miles
    Test number
    362986587826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,103 miles (-112,010)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,103 miles
    Test number
    556215027607
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,113 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,113 miles
    Test number
    650225010795
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,732 miles
    Test number
    300750364439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,732 miles (+3,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,732 miles
    Test number
    776757380802
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,146 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,146 miles
    Test number
    969983030320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,140 miles (+3,887)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,140 miles
    Test number
    130584751532
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X menber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass144,253 miles (+6,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,253 miles
    Test number
    591518433760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass138,034 miles (+4,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,034 miles
    Test number
    861051675841
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass133,696 miles (+6,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,696 miles
    Test number
    224875220738
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass127,091 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    127,091 miles
    Test number
    740511562384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail127,091 miles (+10,629)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,091 miles
    Test number
    533674822701
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass116,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,462 miles
    Test number
    248726625040
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail116,462 miles (+7,804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,462 miles
    Test number
    326996125094
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass108,658 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    696609144083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,677 miles
    Test number
    565752333036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail104,677 miles (+4,135)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,677 miles
    Test number
    975712833056
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail100,542 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,542 miles
    Test number
    128390922000
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass100,542 miles (+4,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,542 miles
    Test number
    635030922064
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail95,995 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    156788711426
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass95,995 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    95,995 miles
    Test number
    266648711029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,134 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    552547120025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Pass91,134 miles (+6,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,134 miles
    Test number
    671977420025
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  27. Pass84,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    734421729085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail84,749 miles (+6,547)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    691961129020
    • FailureCentre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass78,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    171183628423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail78,202 miles (+7,711)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    232593728016
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Fail70,491 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    750985927073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  32. Pass70,491 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    863625027016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass61,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,900 miles
    Test number
    521070526097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S794 WOE

Does S794 WOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S794 WOE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S794 WOE?
The MOT on S794 WOE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S794 WOE done?
S794 WOE was recorded at 160,876 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,954 miles a year.
Has S794 WOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S794 WOE has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S794 WOE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S794 WOE find?
S794 WOE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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