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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

S81 NRHMOT history

S81 NRH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

S81 NRH white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
181,759 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S81 NRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S81 NRH was last recorded at 181,759 miles on 13 May 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2009: 14,875 miles, lower than 142,219 miles on 13 Mar 2007.

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
181,743 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,759 miles
  • 2023 – 180,654 miles
  • 2022 – 179,100 miles
  • 2020 – 178,358 miles
  • 2019 – 174,517 miles
  • 2017 – 171,086 miles
  • 2016 – 168,920 miles
  • 2015 – 166,821 miles
  • 2014 – 160,149 miles
  • 2013 – 157,289 miles
  • 2012 – 155,428 miles
  • 2011 – 154,869 miles
  • 2010 – 153,162 miles
  • 2009 – 14,875 miles
  • 2007 – 142,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,759 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis sections and under body panelsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Corrosion to chassis sections off side body mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General corrosion to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,759 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    181,759 miles
    Test number
    742033343717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis sections and under body panels

  2. Fail181,743 miles (+1,089)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,743 miles
    Test number
    340555237141
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cerntral chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis sections and under body panels

  3. Pass180,654 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    180,654 miles
    Test number
    812207938187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,647 miles (+1,547)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,647 miles
    Test number
    395874289128
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,100 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    179,100 miles
    Test number
    254917849845
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis sections off side body mount

  6. Fail179,093 miles (+735)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,093 miles
    Test number
    477084227584
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis sections off side body mount

  7. Pass178,358 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    178,358 miles
    Test number
    535974446340
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail178,297 miles (+3,780)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,297 miles
    Test number
    476454369509
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member above fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis sections and under body panels

  9. Pass174,517 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    174,517 miles
    Test number
    499467223253
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis

  10. Fail174,504 miles (+3,418)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,504 miles
    Test number
    932810538151
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member above rear diff (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis

  11. Pass171,086 miles (+2,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    171,086 miles
    Test number
    275057887838
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmeber (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

  12. Pass168,920 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    168,920 miles
    Test number
    203377705538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on chassis sections and under body pannels

  13. Fail168,912 miles (+2,091)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,912 miles
    Test number
    407249463142
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on chassis sections and under body pannels

  14. Pass166,821 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    166,821 miles
    Test number
    840876894950
    • AdvisoryWetness around steering box

  15. Fail166,821 miles (+6,672)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,821 miles
    Test number
    976366344860
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWetness around steering box

  16. Pass160,149 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    160,149 miles
    Test number
    388929954281
    • NoteN/s/f brake back plate missing

  17. Fail160,127 miles (+2,838)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,127 miles
    Test number
    806264154224
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • NoteN/s/f brake back plate missing

  18. Pass157,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,289 miles
    Test number
    865230643203
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail157,289 miles (+1,861)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,289 miles
    Test number
    347519733435
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass155,428 miles (+559)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,428 miles
    Test number
    538962042290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass154,869 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    154,869 miles
    Test number
    219684341262
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN REAR HARDY SPLICER UNIT

  22. Fail154,868 miles (+1,706)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,868 miles
    Test number
    525642041225
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN REAR HARDY SPLICER UNIT

  23. Pass153,162 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    153,162 miles
    Test number
    501863240232
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail153,162 miles (+138,287)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,162 miles
    Test number
    734333840294
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass14,875 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,875 miles
    Test number
    341012079096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    254103478084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass142,219 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    142,219 miles
    Test number
    994772177027
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Questions about S81 NRH

Does S81 NRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S81 NRH expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S81 NRH?
The MOT on S81 NRH expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S81 NRH done?
S81 NRH was recorded at 181,759 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 2,303 miles a year.
Has S81 NRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S81 NRH has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S81 NRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S81 NRH find?
S81 NRH passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt slightly damaged; offside front steering damper bush has slight play; corrosion to chassis sections and under body panels.

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