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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S89 CWWMOT history

S89 CWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

S89 CWW red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,602 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S89 CWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S89 CWW was last recorded at 169,602 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,619 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,983 miles
Average per year
6,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,602 miles
  • 2025 – 160,619 miles
  • 2024 – 155,417 miles
  • 2023 – 150,169 miles
  • 2022 – 144,309 miles
  • 2021 – 132,456 miles
  • 2020 – 123,843 miles
  • 2019 – 115,559 miles
  • 2018 – 111,474 miles
  • 2017 – 104,830 miles
  • 2016 – 97,214 miles
  • 2015 – 89,136 miles
  • 2014 – 82,902 miles
  • 2013 – 75,365 miles
  • 2012 – 67,998 miles
  • 2011 – 64,198 miles
  • 2010 – 57,135 miles
  • 2009 – 51,098 miles
  • 2007 – 48,320 miles
  • 2006 – 44,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,602 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,602 miles (+8,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,602 miles
    Test number
    297568408371
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass160,619 miles (+5,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,619 miles
    Test number
    814140350028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass155,417 miles (+5,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,417 miles
    Test number
    847179775975
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  4. Pass150,169 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,169 miles
    Test number
    452790782628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,309 miles (+11,853)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,309 miles
    Test number
    661747795402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,456 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,456 miles
    Test number
    792997357099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,440 miles (+8,597)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,440 miles
    Test number
    624230901333
    • DangerousDrag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass123,843 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,843 miles
    Test number
    985048980692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,559 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    115,559 miles
    Test number
    950941451028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,474 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    456823870034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,830 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    368084011511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,214 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    875000898308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,136 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,136 miles
    Test number
    278120815071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,902 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,902 miles
    Test number
    138125324427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,797 miles (+7,432)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,797 miles
    Test number
    297578314039
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
  16. Pass75,365 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,365 miles
    Test number
    798885023040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,346 miles (+7,348)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,346 miles
    Test number
    648359013074
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  18. Pass67,998 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,998 miles
    Test number
    399738322099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,977 miles (+3,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,977 miles
    Test number
    765251922003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass64,198 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    549926531019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,183 miles (+7,048)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,183 miles
    Test number
    975639721050
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
  22. Pass57,135 miles (+6,037)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    823060130041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,098 miles (+2,778)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,098 miles
    Test number
    112351839074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,320 miles
    Test number
    473148747434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,320 miles (+3,638)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,320 miles
    Test number
    350976847360
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  26. Pass44,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    691446726340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail44,682 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,682 miles
    Test number
    860515626386
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about S89 CWW

Does S89 CWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S89 CWW is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S89 CWW?
The MOT on S89 CWW is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S89 CWW done?
S89 CWW was recorded at 169,602 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,509 miles a year.
Has S89 CWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S89 CWW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on S89 CWW 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 S89 CWW find?
S89 CWW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pedal spongy; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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