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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S807 RHHMOT history

S807 RHH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

S807 RHH blue 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 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,278 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S807 RHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S807 RHH was last recorded at 178,278 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 7,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2023: 161,651 miles, lower than 164,721 miles on 6 Mar 2021.

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
170,733 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,545 miles
Average per year
7,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,278 miles
  • 2024 – 170,733 miles
  • 2023 – 161,676 miles
  • 2021 – 164,721 miles
  • 2018 – 161,566 miles
  • 2017 – 161,378 miles
  • 2014 – 161,378 miles
  • 2013 – 156,140 miles
  • 2012 – 147,920 miles
  • 2011 – 139,861 miles
  • 2010 – 126,503 miles
  • 2009 – 115,258 miles
  • 2008 – 105,501 miles
  • 2006 – 25,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Extensive weld carried out to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake servo defective or ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,278 miles
    Test number
    143478078235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,278 miles (+7,545)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,278 miles
    Test number
    635501968982
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,733 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,733 miles
    Test number
    625795759771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,676 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,676 miles
    Test number
    988045857774
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive weld carried out to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail161,674 miles (+17)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,674 miles
    Test number
    604213042509
    • MajorFront Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive weld carried out to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass161,657 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    161,657 miles
    Test number
    620561748814
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  7. Fail161,653 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,653 miles
    Test number
    554100120710
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

  8. Fail161,651 miles (-3,070)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,651 miles
    Test number
    101590731809
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

  9. Pass164,721 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,721 miles
    Test number
    430592765191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,566 miles
    Test number
    475890139789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail161,566 miles (+188)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,566 miles
    Test number
    400200808615
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels nuts missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass161,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    161,378 miles
    Test number
    519470070713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail161,378 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,378 miles
    Test number
    921138235433
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass161,378 miles (+5,238)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    161,378 miles
    Test number
    606289424359
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass156,140 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    156,140 miles
    Test number
    216189553255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail156,019 miles (+8,099)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,019 miles
    Test number
    429632653297
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass147,920 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,920 miles
    Test number
    735121752210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail147,913 miles (+8,052)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,913 miles
    Test number
    409137842217
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth side steps broken, advise remove steps

  19. Fail139,861 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,861 miles
    Test number
    175887831268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass139,861 miles (+13,358)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    139,861 miles
    Test number
    247707431201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Pass126,503 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,503 miles
    Test number
    943347310167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,474 miles (+11,216)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,474 miles
    Test number
    393496610191
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass115,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    115,258 miles
    Test number
    413773469060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail115,258 miles (+9,757)3 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,258 miles
    Test number
    283331269032
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass105,501 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,501 miles
    Test number
    431520268012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,465 miles (+79,977)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,465 miles
    Test number
    364809958091
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass25,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,488 miles
    Test number
    353523516463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S807 RHH

Does S807 RHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S807 RHH is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S807 RHH?
The MOT on S807 RHH is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S807 RHH done?
S807 RHH was recorded at 178,278 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,845 miles a year.
Has S807 RHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S807 RHH has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S807 RHH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S807 RHH find?
S807 RHH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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