Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc
S79 RADMOT history
S79 RAD is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 10,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 10,123 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S79 RAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,947 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S79 RAD was last recorded at 10,123 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 1,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2013: 804 miles, lower than 63,408 miles on 10 Sept 2012.
- 30 Apr 2020: 36,847 miles, lower than 82,827 miles on 15 Mar 2019.
- 8 Apr 2021: 3,853 miles, lower than 36,847 miles on 30 Apr 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 8,599 miles · 24 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 10,123 miles
- 2024 – 8,599 miles
- 2023 – 7,464 miles
- 2022 – 6,273 miles
- 2021 – 4,187 miles
- 2020 – 36,847 miles
- 2019 – 82,827 miles
- 2017 – 62,067 miles
- 2016 – 2,122 miles
- 2015 – 1,474 miles
- 2014 – 1,219 miles
- 2013 – 804 miles
- 2012 – 63,408 miles
- 2011 – 62,548 miles
- 2010 – 61,118 miles
- 2009 – 58,643 miles
- 2008 – 56,210 miles
- 2007 – 53,967 miles
- 2006 – 51,651 miles
- 2005 – 49,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass10,123 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
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, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass10,123 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 10,123 miles
- Test number
- 797469796538
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Pass8,599 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 8,599 miles
- Test number
- 481945558830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail8,598 miles (+1,134)2 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,598 miles
- Test number
- 217882675493
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass7,464 miles (+1,191)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 7,464 miles
- Test number
- 188953884480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,273 miles (+2,086)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 6,273 miles
- Test number
- 986818328656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,187 miles (+334)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 4,187 miles
- Test number
- 218508981482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,853 miles (-32,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 3,853 miles
- Test number
- 671125875273
- AdvisoryNew speedo fitted should read 67428
Pass36,847 miles (-45,980)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 36,847 miles
- Test number
- 849640043932
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass82,827 miles (+20,760)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,827 miles
- Test number
- 533254016252
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass62,067 miles (+59,945)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 62,067 miles
- Test number
- 445301434756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,122 miles (+648)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 2,122 miles
- Test number
- 940935892195
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange badly corroded
Pass1,474 miles (+255)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 1,474 miles
- Test number
- 190289922983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,219 miles (+415)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 1,219 miles
- Test number
- 289848084247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 804 miles
- Test number
- 969192903374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail804 miles (-62,604)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 804 miles
- Test number
- 195301903379
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail63,408 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,408 miles
- Test number
- 155124852201
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass63,408 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 63,408 miles
- Test number
- 657104052251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,548 miles (+1,430)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 62,548 miles
- Test number
- 547264661263
- NoteFront number plate poor condition.
- NoteFront tyre treads on 3/4mm.
Pass61,118 miles (+2,475)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 61,118 miles
- Test number
- 253262670258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,643 miles (+2,433)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,643 miles
- Test number
- 841151879231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,210 miles (+2,243)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 56,210 miles
- Test number
- 881193178211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,967 miles (+2,316)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 53,967 miles
- Test number
- 640437847294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,651 miles (+2,008)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 51,651 miles
- Test number
- 392408666400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 49,643 miles
- Test number
- 883181975266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S79 RAD
- Does S79 RAD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S79 RAD expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S79 RAD?
- The MOT on S79 RAD expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S79 RAD done?
- S79 RAD was recorded at 10,123 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025.
- Has S79 RAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S79 RAD has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S79 RAD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 28 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S79 RAD find?
- S79 RAD passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal.
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