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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S98 TCVMOT history

S98 TCV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2022.

S98 TCV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
174,748 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 TCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 TCV was last recorded at 174,748 miles on 22 Jul 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,737 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,748 miles
  • 2021 – 173,911 miles
  • 2019 – 173,393 miles
  • 2018 – 170,887 miles
  • 2017 – 167,711 miles
  • 2016 – 163,908 miles
  • 2015 – 155,506 miles
  • 2014 – 150,047 miles
  • 2013 – 139,245 miles
  • 2012 – 130,808 miles
  • 2011 – 125,149 miles
  • 2010 – 117,208 miles
  • 2009 – 106,287 miles
  • 2008 – 99,677 miles
  • 2007 – 89,438 miles
  • 2006 – 89,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,748 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff outer oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,748 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    174,748 miles
    Test number
    276220022744
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff outer oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,737 miles (+826)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,737 miles
    Test number
    737628244063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff outer oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,911 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    173,911 miles
    Test number
    628163673774
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front occasional seat fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail173,911 miles (+518)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,911 miles
    Test number
    494513869272
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front occasional seat fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass173,393 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    173,393 miles
    Test number
    202852472350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil spring secure but not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,377 miles (+2,490)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,377 miles
    Test number
    249152273616
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring not seated correctly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank bracket corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmision (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass170,887 miles (+3,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    170,887 miles
    Test number
    202879435846
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass167,711 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,711 miles
    Test number
    913779145200
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint top of rear axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bump stops missing

  9. Fail167,706 miles (+3,798)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,706 miles
    Test number
    604238952425
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint axle (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle bump stops missing

  10. Pass163,908 miles (+8,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,908 miles
    Test number
    330595431067
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear axle by trailing arm bush (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in front of rear axle by trailing arm bush (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass155,506 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    155,506 miles
    Test number
    897092586082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,047 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    150,047 miles
    Test number
    269383204311
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail150,047 miles (+3,566)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,047 miles
    Test number
    835317094235
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass146,481 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    146,481 miles
    Test number
    139992324008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,245 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    139,245 miles
    Test number
    686052723065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,808 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    130,808 miles
    Test number
    105873522403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,149 miles (+112)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    125,149 miles
    Test number
    958729731054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wear inner edge
    • NoteSteering box slight leak

  18. Fail125,037 miles (+7,829)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,037 miles
    Test number
    185624831046
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes heavily greased
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wear inner edge
    • NoteSteering box slight leak

  19. Pass117,208 miles (+10,921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,208 miles
    Test number
    532614530083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass106,287 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,287 miles
    Test number
    383431149091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,677 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    701944728057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,438 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,438 miles
    Test number
    910224427072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass89,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    463089036010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S98 TCV

Does S98 TCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S98 TCV expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S98 TCV?
The MOT on S98 TCV expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S98 TCV done?
S98 TCV was recorded at 174,748 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2022, an average of 5,213 miles a year.
Has S98 TCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 TCV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S98 TCV 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 S98 TCV find?
S98 TCV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering box leaking oil; offside front oil leak, but not excessive diff outer oil seal leaking.

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