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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S87 HWWMOT history

S87 HWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S87 HWW 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 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,311 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 HWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 HWW was last recorded at 107,311 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 7,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,058 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,253 miles
Average per year
3,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,311 miles
  • 2025 – 100,058 miles
  • 2024 – 94,778 miles
  • 2023 – 92,041 miles
  • 2022 – 89,663 miles
  • 2021 – 86,958 miles
  • 2020 – 84,365 miles
  • 2019 – 79,109 miles
  • 2018 – 74,335 miles
  • 2015 – 72,556 miles
  • 2014 – 72,556 miles
  • 2013 – 70,172 miles
  • 2012 – 66,441 miles
  • 2011 – 63,671 miles
  • 2010 – 56,964 miles
  • 2009 – 49,150 miles
  • 2008 – 44,515 miles
  • 2007 – 35,015 miles
  • 2006 – 30,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,311 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,311 miles (+7,253)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,311 miles
    Test number
    191796150977
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,058 miles (+5,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,058 miles
    Test number
    371993051556
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,778 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,778 miles
    Test number
    651115035344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Fail94,772 miles (+2,731)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    821626099544
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass92,041 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,041 miles
    Test number
    924280837984
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage STEERING BOX. (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail92,039 miles (+2,376)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,039 miles
    Test number
    869611534250
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage STEERING BOX. (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass89,663 miles (+37)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,663 miles
    Test number
    994512027593
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail89,626 miles (+2,668)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,626 miles
    Test number
    462165458249
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,958 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,958 miles
    Test number
    849734795651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass84,365 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,365 miles
    Test number
    911566157999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail84,348 miles (+5,239)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,348 miles
    Test number
    340020261255
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play FROM STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass79,109 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,109 miles
    Test number
    767420703965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail79,004 miles (+4,669)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,004 miles
    Test number
    930872504363
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,335 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    771366998176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,324 miles (+1,768)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    628889663109
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureBrake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing drag link ball joint (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting bolts missing

  16. Pass72,556 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    869452605063
    • NoteAll brakepipes starting to corrode

  17. Fail72,556 miles (+2,384)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    457117354463
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll brakepipes starting to corrode

  18. Pass70,172 miles (+3,731)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    786370153310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront no plate partially obscured
    • NoteHeadlight switch faulty

  19. Pass66,441 miles (+2,770)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    307222262334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront inner discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteOs rear brake disc corroded and pitted

  20. Pass63,671 miles (+6,707)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    737982661319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly

  21. Pass56,964 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,964 miles
    Test number
    894864260353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,150 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    342343969328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,515 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    284825768347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    983858508015
    • NoteRear pannel corroded but not excesively at this time

  25. Fail39,847 miles (+4,832)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    353797308085
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass35,015 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    252088407024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,194 miles
    Test number
    972879706036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 HWW

Does S87 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S87 HWW is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S87 HWW?
The MOT on S87 HWW is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S87 HWW done?
S87 HWW was recorded at 107,311 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,799 miles a year.
Has S87 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 HWW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S87 HWW 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 S87 HWW find?
S87 HWW passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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