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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S97 GHWMOT history

S97 GHW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 279,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

S97 GHW green 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 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
279,767 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 GHW
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
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 GHW was last recorded at 279,767 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2011: 209,008 miles, lower than 220,790 miles on 19 Oct 2009.

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
279,763 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 279,767 miles
  • 2024 – 270,904 miles
  • 2023 – 268,692 miles
  • 2021 – 265,833 miles
  • 2020 – 258,750 miles
  • 2019 – 256,491 miles
  • 2017 – 254,408 miles
  • 2016 – 252,078 miles
  • 2015 – 245,747 miles
  • 2014 – 243,257 miles
  • 2013 – 238,235 miles
  • 2011 – 212,743 miles
  • 2009 – 220,790 miles
  • 2008 – 189,566 miles
  • 2007 – 177,117 miles
  • 2006 – 164,246 miles
  • 2005 – 152,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,767 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019

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 Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • All four tyre treads cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,767 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    279,767 miles
    Test number
    221452628750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail279,763 miles (+8,859)3 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,763 miles
    Test number
    764768893129
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount In front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount In front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass270,904 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    270,904 miles
    Test number
    396432529418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass268,692 miles (+2,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    268,692 miles
    Test number
    242812594216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass265,833 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    265,833 miles
    Test number
    464866426525
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail265,833 miles (+7,083)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,833 miles
    Test number
    131956821367
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from pump (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass258,750 miles (+11)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    258,750 miles
    Test number
    348857203343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pin
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre treads cracked

  8. Fail258,739 miles (+2,248)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,739 miles
    Test number
    229370339567
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pin
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre treads cracked

  9. Pass256,491 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    256,491 miles
    Test number
    709107881188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre treads cracked

  10. Fail256,474 miles (+2,066)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,474 miles
    Test number
    357019672910
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre treads cracked
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp

  11. Pass254,408 miles (+2,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    254,408 miles
    Test number
    197550977190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  12. Pass252,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    252,078 miles
    Test number
    264710191078
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp.

  13. Fail252,078 miles (+6,331)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,078 miles
    Test number
    922131918129
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp.

  14. Pass245,747 miles (+2,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    245,747 miles
    Test number
    275948846616
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play Steering arm. (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass243,257 miles (+69)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    243,257 miles
    Test number
    528182934202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteSlight leak from nearside front hub seal

  16. Fail243,188 miles (+4,953)6 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,188 miles
    Test number
    329216314272
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteSlight leak from front nearside hub seal

  17. Pass238,235 miles (+25,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    238,235 miles
    Test number
    535122933232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass212,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    212,743 miles
    Test number
    869224501333
    • NoteRear propshaft universal joints parcially worn.

  19. Fail212,743 miles (+3,733)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,743 miles
    Test number
    905622501334
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • NoteRear propshaft universal joints parcially worn.

  20. Pass209,010 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    209,010 miles
    Test number
    785740051034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail209,008 miles (-11,782)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,008 miles
    Test number
    546948741040
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals seaping.

  22. Pass220,790 miles (+31,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    220,790 miles
    Test number
    790902299221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass189,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    189,566 miles
    Test number
    510385108362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail189,566 miles (+12,449)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,566 miles
    Test number
    691663508310
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass177,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    177,117 miles
    Test number
    360418597227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail177,117 miles (+12,871)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,117 miles
    Test number
    110378897246
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass164,246 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    164,246 miles
    Test number
    951776576256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate has some damage but can still be read clearly

  28. Fail164,246 miles (+11,506)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,246 miles
    Test number
    522425076290
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate has some damage but can still be read clearly

  29. Pass152,740 miles (+3)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    152,740 miles
    Test number
    670026785236
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight leak from both front swivel seals
    • NoteSlight play in PAS box
    • NoteSlight play in rear axle ball joint

  30. Fail152,737 miles7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,737 miles
    Test number
    244714585233
    • 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 Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear axle ball joint worn
    • NoteSlight leak from both front swivel seals

Questions about S97 GHW

Does S97 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 GHW is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S97 GHW?
The MOT on S97 GHW is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 GHW done?
S97 GHW was recorded at 279,767 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,331 miles a year.
Has S97 GHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 GHW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S97 GHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S97 GHW find?
S97 GHW passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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