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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S801 DTMMOT history

S801 DTM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 180,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

S801 DTM 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
180,722 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 DTM
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
19 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 DTM was last recorded at 180,722 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,891 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,831 miles
Average per year
3,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,722 miles
  • 2025 – 176,891 miles
  • 2024 – 175,846 miles
  • 2023 – 175,685 miles
  • 2022 – 175,375 miles
  • 2021 – 174,733 miles
  • 2020 – 174,187 miles
  • 2019 – 173,423 miles
  • 2018 – 167,015 miles
  • 2017 – 162,994 miles
  • 2015 – 160,594 miles
  • 2014 – 159,361 miles
  • 2013 – 158,940 miles
  • 2012 – 155,523 miles
  • 2011 – 146,959 miles
  • 2010 – 138,606 miles
  • 2009 – 130,542 miles
  • 2008 – 122,275 miles
  • 2007 – 112,532 miles
  • 2006 – 102,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,722 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,722 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    180,722 miles
    Test number
    196554536684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,891 miles
    Test number
    425729348901
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail176,891 miles (+1,045)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,891 miles
    Test number
    940189449736
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass175,846 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,846 miles
    Test number
    228722413702
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail175,846 miles (+161)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,846 miles
    Test number
    426346803727
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass175,685 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,685 miles
    Test number
    628580381225
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail175,685 miles (+310)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,685 miles
    Test number
    353024265149
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass175,375 miles (+642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,375 miles
    Test number
    320352650271
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,733 miles (+546)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,733 miles
    Test number
    867123672792
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass174,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,187 miles
    Test number
    237505412670
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Fail174,187 miles (+764)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,187 miles
    Test number
    930215901824
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Pass173,423 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    173,423 miles
    Test number
    990873804965
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  13. Fail173,421 miles (+6,406)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,421 miles
    Test number
    879441545171
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  14. Pass167,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,015 miles
    Test number
    252035386916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail167,015 miles (+4,021)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,015 miles
    Test number
    485677842250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass162,994 miles (+2,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,994 miles
    Test number
    457612733963
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail160,594 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,594 miles
    Test number
    188442985171
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass160,594 miles (+1,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    160,594 miles
    Test number
    516352285157
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass159,361 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    159,361 miles
    Test number
    855492294118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail159,359 miles (+419)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,359 miles
    Test number
    129199384130
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePlay in rear propshaft uj

  21. Pass158,940 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    158,940 miles
    Test number
    316821373134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass155,523 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    155,523 miles
    Test number
    929342462043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail155,489 miles (+8,530)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,489 miles
    Test number
    479549952004
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass146,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    146,959 miles
    Test number
    196746041466
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail146,959 miles (+8,353)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,959 miles
    Test number
    686196441016
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass138,606 miles (+8,064)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    881866040087
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront reg plate starting to delaminate

  27. Fail130,542 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,542 miles
    Test number
    781925159096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass130,542 miles (+8,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    130,542 miles
    Test number
    983575859098
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass122,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    122,275 miles
    Test number
    611034348071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail122,275 miles (+9,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,275 miles
    Test number
    470842048070
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass112,532 miles (+9,701)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    180307357044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass102,831 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    102,831 miles
    Test number
    823109356058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePropshaft defective

Questions about S801 DTM

Does S801 DTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S801 DTM is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S801 DTM?
The MOT on S801 DTM is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S801 DTM done?
S801 DTM was recorded at 180,722 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,862 miles a year.
Has S801 DTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 DTM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S801 DTM 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 S801 DTM find?
S801 DTM passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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