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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S87 LSMMOT history

S87 LSM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

S87 LSM green 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 1 Feb 2024
Mileage
129,939 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 LSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 LSM was last recorded at 129,939 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,890 miles · 30 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
3,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,939 miles
  • 2020 – 129,890 miles
  • 2019 – 129,740 miles
  • 2018 – 129,240 miles
  • 2017 – 128,578 miles
  • 2016 – 127,867 miles
  • 2015 – 120,697 miles
  • 2014 – 114,174 miles
  • 2013 – 107,082 miles
  • 2012 – 102,566 miles
  • 2011 – 98,539 miles
  • 2010 – 91,629 miles
  • 2009 – 84,861 miles
  • 2008 – 81,403 miles
  • 2006 – 78,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,939 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Chassis legs have surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Chassis has surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,939 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,939 miles
    Test number
    517067152354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,890 miles (+150)2 dangerous12 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,890 miles
    Test number
    650856448242
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  3. Fail129,740 miles (+500)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,740 miles
    Test number
    649812548317
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti-roll bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes are juddering

  4. Pass129,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    669851242854
    • AdvisoryOutriggers are corroded

  5. Fail129,240 miles (+662)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,240 miles
    Test number
    489999329712
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOutriggers are corroded

  6. Pass128,578 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,578 miles
    Test number
    503295323707
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis legs have surface rust

  7. Fail128,577 miles (+710)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    124344094355
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis legs have surface rust

  8. Pass127,867 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,867 miles
    Test number
    803185317246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail127,827 miles (+7,130)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,827 miles
    Test number
    428507557225
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail120,697 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    547707345040
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass120,697 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    585607345027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,174 miles (+7,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    975976434084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass107,082 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,082 miles
    Test number
    187012743476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,566 miles (+4,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    145600562412
    • NoteSlight play n/s front steering joint

  15. Pass98,539 miles (+6,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    508127341065
    • NoteAll 4 tyres old and perished advice replacement slight plat n/s track rod end

  16. Pass91,629 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,629 miles
    Test number
    203764050029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,861 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,861 miles
    Test number
    553392069097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,403 miles (+3,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,403 miles
    Test number
    854864368097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass78,275 miles (+3,786)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    78,275 miles
    Test number
    181479146364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    294032836036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 LSM

Does S87 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S87 LSM expired on 1 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S87 LSM?
The MOT on S87 LSM expired on 1 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S87 LSM done?
S87 LSM was recorded at 129,939 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
Has S87 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 LSM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S87 LSM 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 LSM find?
S87 LSM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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