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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S795 OSRMOT history

S795 OSR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 181,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

S795 OSR 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,378 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S795 OSR
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
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S795 OSR was last recorded at 181,378 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2008: 105,413 miles, lower than 158,741 miles on 3 Jan 2008.

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
181,310 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,378 miles
  • 2025 – 177,944 miles
  • 2024 – 174,934 miles
  • 2023 – 171,768 miles
  • 2022 – 169,170 miles
  • 2021 – 167,359 miles
  • 2020 – 165,378 miles
  • 2019 – 160,482 miles
  • 2018 – 156,258 miles
  • 2017 – 150,300 miles
  • 2016 – 144,439 miles
  • 2015 – 139,592 miles
  • 2014 – 134,836 miles
  • 2013 – 130,697 miles
  • 2012 – 125,503 miles
  • 2011 – 120,815 miles
  • 2010 – 115,568 miles
  • 2009 – 110,867 miles
  • 2008 – 105,413 miles
  • 2007 – 105,201 miles
  • 2006 – 95,883 miles
  • 2005 – 85,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,378 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor ( eyeball) seal wornRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Both front hub seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play First track rod end off steering box slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

36 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,378 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,378 miles
    Test number
    652754913152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor ( eyeball) seal worn

  2. Fail181,310 miles (+3,366)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,310 miles
    Test number
    529635375625
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Broken off ! (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tractor ( eyeball) seal worn

  3. Pass177,944 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    177,944 miles
    Test number
    672129841055
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail177,939 miles (+3,005)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,939 miles
    Test number
    634293488142
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,934 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    174,934 miles
    Test number
    967614052516
    • AdvisoryFront Main eyeball swivel oil seals worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail174,886 miles (+3,118)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,886 miles
    Test number
    544312427879
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis outrigger and surrounding areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis outrigger and surrounding area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis/tank support outrigger/bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySwivel ball joint oil seals damaged not effective

  7. Pass171,768 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,768 miles
    Test number
    192035495088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play First track rod end off steering box slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail171,753 miles (+2,583)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,753 miles
    Test number
    641435193105
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play First track rod end off steering box slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass169,170 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,170 miles
    Test number
    848453101363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass167,359 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,359 miles
    Test number
    405842065055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,350 miles (+1,972)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,350 miles
    Test number
    801850332428
    • DangerousCentral Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front driveshaft joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Main tractor seal (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Main tractor seal (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,378 miles
    Test number
    241939482640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,378 miles (+4,896)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,378 miles
    Test number
    982079120611
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass160,482 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    160,482 miles
    Test number
    840130753665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass156,258 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,258 miles
    Test number
    364297701487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass150,300 miles (+5,861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    150,300 miles
    Test number
    773393719672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass144,439 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    144,439 miles
    Test number
    334281080988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,433 miles (+4,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,433 miles
    Test number
    586719331140
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass139,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,592 miles
    Test number
    156987305066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail139,587 miles (+4,751)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,587 miles
    Test number
    897187905077
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass134,836 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,836 miles
    Test number
    209410114079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail134,829 miles (+4,132)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,829 miles
    Test number
    838437604090
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass130,697 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    130,697 miles
    Test number
    906241313061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass125,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,503 miles
    Test number
    459823712027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail125,503 miles (+4,688)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,503 miles
    Test number
    505005202043
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  26. Pass120,815 miles (+5,247)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    120,815 miles
    Test number
    896825611044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass115,568 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    115,568 miles
    Test number
    984760920094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail115,530 miles (+4,663)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,530 miles
    Test number
    180738210017
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass110,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    110,867 miles
    Test number
    803397219068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail110,867 miles (+5,454)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,867 miles
    Test number
    533737719045
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  31. Pass105,413 miles (-53,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    105,413 miles
    Test number
    293277508070
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  32. Fail158,741 miles (+53,540)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,741 miles
    Test number
    263143808030
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  33. Fail105,201 miles (+9,318)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,201 miles
    Test number
    652440437333
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • NoteChecked brake pipes as best as poss due dirt
    • NoteFront no plate cracked but still ledgible

  34. Pass95,883 miles (+10,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    894925336379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass85,872 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    85,872 miles
    Test number
    873005035355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail85,870 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,870 miles
    Test number
    794474835375
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S795 OSR

Does S795 OSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S795 OSR is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S795 OSR?
The MOT on S795 OSR is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S795 OSR done?
S795 OSR was recorded at 181,378 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has S795 OSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S795 OSR has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S795 OSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S795 OSR find?
S795 OSR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tractor ( eyeball) seal worn.

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