Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
S79 AWLMOT history
S79 AWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 173,370 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S79 AWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S79 AWL was last recorded at 173,370 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,614 miles · 26 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,756 miles
- Average per year
- 2,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,370 miles
- 2025 – 169,614 miles
- 2024 – 168,884 miles
- 2023 – 168,124 miles
- 2020 – 167,885 miles
- 2019 – 165,992 miles
- 2018 – 165,593 miles
- 2016 – 158,553 miles
- 2014 – 150,312 miles
- 2013 – 144,505 miles
- 2012 – 142,877 miles
- 2011 – 139,990 miles
- 2010 – 134,316 miles
- 2009 – 127,480 miles
- 2008 – 121,472 miles
- 2006 – 115,467 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,370 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emitting visible smoke on idle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,370 miles (+3,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 173,370 miles
- Test number
- 136836901658
- AdvisoryExhaust emitting visible smoke on idle
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,614 miles (+730)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 169,614 miles
- Test number
- 844638425509
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strongly advise (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake light unit casing is damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear differential stabilizer arm has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under the brake servo unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective near to the back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEntire underbody is covered in underseal
Pass168,884 miles (+760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 168,884 miles
- Test number
- 436926488769
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,124 miles (+239)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 168,124 miles
- Test number
- 784643065014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,885 miles (+1,893)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 167,885 miles
- Test number
- 810622802632
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r chassis close to mot fail
- AdvisoryGeneral wear/play to steering/suspension
Pass165,992 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 165,992 miles
- Test number
- 211219304935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,593 miles (+7,040)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 165,593 miles
- Test number
- 311864832981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 158,553 miles
- Test number
- 738522783863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,553 miles (+8,241)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,553 miles
- Test number
- 191757268084
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass150,312 miles (+5,807)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 150,312 miles
- Test number
- 407198894185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,505 miles (+1,628)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 144,505 miles
- Test number
- 865816693158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,877 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 142,877 miles
- Test number
- 207936662412
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSeveral brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.
Fail142,877 miles (+2,887)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,877 miles
- Test number
- 498104862149
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSeveral brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion.
Pass139,990 miles (+5,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 139,990 miles
- Test number
- 398735621082
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass134,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 134,316 miles
- Test number
- 571814160021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,316 miles (+6,836)8 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,316 miles
- Test number
- 110223960428
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass127,480 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 127,480 miles
- Test number
- 613728169047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,424 miles (+5,952)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,424 miles
- Test number
- 191524569031
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass121,472 miles (+6,005)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 121,472 miles
- Test number
- 104180968467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,467 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 115,467 miles
- Test number
- 184732546341
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S79 AWL
- Does S79 AWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 AWL is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S79 AWL?
- The MOT on S79 AWL is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S79 AWL done?
- S79 AWL was recorded at 173,370 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,915 miles a year.
- Has S79 AWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S79 AWL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2016.
- Has the mileage on S79 AWL 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 S79 AWL find?
- S79 AWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emitting visible smoke on idle; oil leak, but not excessive.
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