Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
S811 CWVMOT history
S811 CWV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,060 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 125,060 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,251 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S811 CWV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 6 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S811 CWV was last recorded at 125,060 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 3,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 121,977 miles · 2 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,083 miles
- Average per year
- 5,251 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,060 miles
- 2023 – 121,977 miles
- 2022 – 116,721 miles
- 2021 – 111,326 miles
- 2020 – 107,710 miles
- 2018 – 102,578 miles
- 2017 – 100,309 miles
- 2016 – 96,015 miles
- 2015 – 91,041 miles
- 2014 – 87,945 miles
- 2013 – 80,958 miles
- 2012 – 75,600 miles
- 2011 – 68,769 miles
- 2010 – 60,912 miles
- 2009 – 52,765 miles
- 2008 – 44,383 miles
- 2007 – 34,249 miles
- 2006 – 26,430 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,060 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust
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.
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside center
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside front drive joint seal slightly leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,060 miles (+3,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 125,060 miles
- Test number
- 651953384426
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust
Pass121,977 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 121,977 miles
- Test number
- 898187985979
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass116,721 miles (+5,395)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 116,721 miles
- Test number
- 266984663226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt catch cover missing
Pass111,326 miles (+3,616)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 111,326 miles
- Test number
- 673474642342
- AdvisoryWipers smeary
Pass107,710 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 107,710 miles
- Test number
- 445449733821
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside center (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front drive joint seal slightly leaking
Fail107,695 miles (+5,117)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,695 miles
- Test number
- 874982320496
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded lower (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded upper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced offside center (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryClutch peddle rubber missing
- AdvisoryLamp lens cover missing offside rear
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pad worn unevenly
- AdvisoryOffside front drive joint seal slightly leaking
Pass102,578 miles (+2,269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,578 miles
- Test number
- 164780923422
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,309 miles (+4,294)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 100,309 miles
- Test number
- 841921502699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,015 miles (+4,974)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 96,015 miles
- Test number
- 591566657699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,041 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 91,041 miles
- Test number
- 489180851639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,041 miles (+3,096)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,041 miles
- Test number
- 717402706781
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Pass87,945 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 87,945 miles
- Test number
- 317653784244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,938 miles (+6,980)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,938 miles
- Test number
- 996783384292
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,958 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 80,958 miles
- Test number
- 455477663230
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r tyre cut
Fail80,947 miles (+5,347)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,947 miles
- Test number
- 935531063265
- DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r tyre cut
Pass75,600 miles (+6,831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 75,600 miles
- Test number
- 368334042283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,769 miles (+646)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 68,769 miles
- Test number
- 208698751473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,123 miles (+7,211)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,123 miles
- Test number
- 589227951156
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass60,912 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 60,912 miles
- Test number
- 194915050114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,807 miles (+8,042)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,807 miles
- Test number
- 923266640198
- FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass52,765 miles (+8,382)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 52,765 miles
- Test number
- 921446329196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,383 miles (+10,134)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,383 miles
- Test number
- 901538428121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,249 miles (+7,819)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,249 miles
- Test number
- 824502627082
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoonet dificult to open †
Pass26,430 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 26,430 miles
- Test number
- 441531336028
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBrake fluid level getting low
- NoteFront steering damper - offside bush wearing
Questions about S811 CWV
- Does S811 CWV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S811 CWV expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S811 CWV?
- The MOT on S811 CWV expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S811 CWV done?
- S811 CWV was recorded at 125,060 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 5,251 miles a year.
- Has S811 CWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S811 CWV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on S811 CWV 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 S811 CWV find?
- S811 CWV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; underbody surface rust.
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