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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

S812 WNTMOT history

S812 WNT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 227,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

S812 WNT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
227,460 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S812 WNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S812 WNT was last recorded at 227,460 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 3,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,925 miles · 6 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,535 miles
Average per year
8,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 227,460 miles
  • 2021 – 223,925 miles
  • 2020 – 219,992 miles
  • 2019 – 219,822 miles
  • 2018 – 213,891 miles
  • 2017 – 206,235 miles
  • 2016 – 199,470 miles
  • 2015 – 195,805 miles
  • 2014 – 191,297 miles
  • 2013 – 181,619 miles
  • 2012 – 171,555 miles
  • 2011 – 159,724 miles
  • 2010 – 148,873 miles
  • 2009 – 135,626 miles
  • 2008 – 120,805 miles
  • 2007 – 105,483 miles
  • 2006 – 93,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,460 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabilizing bar bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,460 miles (+3,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    227,460 miles
    Test number
    932372788210
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabilizing bar bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass223,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    223,925 miles
    Test number
    763585470447
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front torsion bar play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail223,925 miles (+3,933)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,925 miles
    Test number
    195018382658
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front torsion bar play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass219,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    219,992 miles
    Test number
    172508119200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail219,990 miles (+168)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,990 miles
    Test number
    621423449863
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail219,822 miles (+5,931)4 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,822 miles
    Test number
    728058168430
    • DangerousNearside Front Body component likely to become detached chassis to body support (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body component likely to become detached out rigger to support body (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body component likely to become detached chassis support to body (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to front trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass213,891 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    213,891 miles
    Test number
    786111488651
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes showing signs of being perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose carrier corroded but still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded above axle near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes showing signs of being perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing

  8. Fail213,881 miles (+7,646)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,881 miles
    Test number
    388213183425
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near to steering damper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes showing signs of being perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose carrier corroded but still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded above axle near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes showing signs of being perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing

  9. Pass206,235 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    206,235 miles
    Test number
    181264868392
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear chassis badly corroded around bump stops and coil spring mountings
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes, both poor performance

  10. Fail206,196 miles (+6,726)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,196 miles
    Test number
    413353398320
    • FailureFront Outer Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear chassis badly corroded around bump stops and coil spring mountings
    • AdvisoryRear service brakes, both poor performance

  11. Pass199,470 miles (+3,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    199,470 miles
    Test number
    376670665181
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid reservoir low
    • AdvisoryRear brake performance poor

  12. Pass195,805 miles (+28)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    195,805 miles
    Test number
    678650465135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn unevenly on edges

  13. Fail195,777 miles (+4,480)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,777 miles
    Test number
    348648945155
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn unevenly on edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn unevenly on edges

  14. Pass191,297 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    191,297 miles
    Test number
    236472644422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail191,281 miles (+9,662)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,281 miles
    Test number
    457821744163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  16. Pass181,619 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    181,619 miles
    Test number
    337358243107
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail181,603 miles (+10,048)11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,603 miles
    Test number
    215751743108
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass171,555 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    171,555 miles
    Test number
    266285542495
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail171,532 miles (+11,808)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,532 miles
    Test number
    258763642485
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass159,724 miles (+10,851)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    159,724 miles
    Test number
    646534041182
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre perished not reaching cords

  21. Pass148,873 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    148,873 miles
    Test number
    501070040119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Fail148,858 miles (+13,232)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,858 miles
    Test number
    102659930146
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass135,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    135,626 miles
    Test number
    701352849199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail135,611 miles (+14,806)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,611 miles
    Test number
    384082549124
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  25. Pass120,805 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    120,805 miles
    Test number
    240052248476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail120,785 miles (+15,302)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,785 miles
    Test number
    613261348196
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass105,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    105,483 miles
    Test number
    553612347152
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail105,467 miles (+11,668)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    962762447106
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass93,799 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,799 miles
    Test number
    210234946157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail93,784 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,784 miles
    Test number
    231903346407
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Questions about S812 WNT

Does S812 WNT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S812 WNT expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S812 WNT?
The MOT on S812 WNT expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S812 WNT done?
S812 WNT was recorded at 227,460 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 8,203 miles a year.
Has S812 WNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S812 WNT has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S812 WNT 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 S812 WNT find?
S812 WNT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front stabilizing bar bushes slight wear.

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