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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S797 ADOMOT history

S797 ADO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

S797 ADO blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
107,988 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S797 ADO was last recorded at 107,988 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,507 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
2,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,988 miles
  • 2024 – 107,507 miles
  • 2023 – 106,728 miles
  • 2022 – 105,458 miles
  • 2020 – 104,029 miles
  • 2017 – 101,701 miles
  • 2016 – 100,678 miles
  • 2013 – 100,582 miles
  • 2011 – 97,836 miles
  • 2010 – 95,752 miles
  • 2009 – 90,331 miles
  • 2008 – 89,228 miles
  • 2007 – 76,380 miles
  • 2006 – 68,231 miles
  • 2005 – 58,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail107,988 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • General rust under car/suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake discs rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail107,988 miles (+481)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,988 miles
    Test number
    209136333358
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass107,507 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,507 miles
    Test number
    804396276083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,728 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,728 miles
    Test number
    326927601213
    • AdvisoryAll suspension road springs rusted
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass105,458 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,458 miles
    Test number
    884553459650
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,450 miles (+1,421)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,450 miles
    Test number
    285290701875
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,029 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    469945367571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,835 miles (+2,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,835 miles
    Test number
    121904780079
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing mount cracked
    • AdvisorySlight general corrosion to chassis

  8. Pass101,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,701 miles
    Test number
    299877597625
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under motor
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail101,701 miles (+1,023)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,701 miles
    Test number
    452189641460
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under motor
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass100,678 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    231975524141
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under car/suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  11. Fail100,660 miles (+78)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    151977177126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under car/suspension
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty

  12. Pass100,582 miles (+2,746)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,582 miles
    Test number
    919586603144
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt buckle cover cracked

  13. Pass97,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,836 miles
    Test number
    279934141343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,836 miles (+2,084)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,836 miles
    Test number
    367974841388
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass95,752 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    490310850424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,331 miles (+1,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    90,331 miles
    Test number
    382744029379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass89,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,228 miles
    Test number
    184471858318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,228 miles (+12,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,228 miles
    Test number
    880001358377
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass76,380 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    333593737359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,231 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    68,231 miles
    Test number
    234090846341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,053 miles (+9,223)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,053 miles
    Test number
    923735736368
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  22. Pass58,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    58,830 miles
    Test number
    632678515353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 ADO

Does S797 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 ADO expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 ADO?
The MOT on S797 ADO expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 ADO done?
S797 ADO was recorded at 107,988 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 2,563 miles a year.
Has S797 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 ADO has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S797 ADO 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 S797 ADO find?
S797 ADO failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects: nearside rear vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting; offside rear vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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