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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

1033 SPMOT history

1033 SP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 156,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

1033 SP 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,045 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1033 SP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1033 SP was last recorded at 156,045 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Dec 2010: 95,089 miles, lower than 95,304 miles on 23 Nov 2010.

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
156,045 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,045 miles
  • 2025 – 155,217 miles
  • 2024 – 153,831 miles
  • 2023 – 152,033 miles
  • 2021 – 151,534 miles
  • 2018 – 119,393 miles
  • 2017 – 117,608 miles
  • 2016 – 114,838 miles
  • 2015 – 104,639 miles
  • 2014 – 103,260 miles
  • 2013 – 101,142 miles
  • 2012 – 99,696 miles
  • 2011 – 97,905 miles
  • 2010 – 95,089 miles
  • 2009 – 93,400 miles
  • 2008 – 89,994 miles
  • 2007 – 88,059 miles
  • 2006 – 84,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,045 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

33 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,045 miles
    Test number
    284647562811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,045 miles (+828)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,045 miles
    Test number
    471812876299
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,217 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    155,217 miles
    Test number
    203762547978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail155,212 miles (+1,381)4 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    331206527391
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass153,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,831 miles
    Test number
    974693439893
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,831 miles (+1,798)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,831 miles
    Test number
    444303813567
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,033 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,033 miles
    Test number
    354976721880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,022 miles (+23)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,022 miles
    Test number
    238530975558
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,999 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,999 miles
    Test number
    930173445552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,534 miles (+32,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,534 miles
    Test number
    723664572363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,393 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    511190568134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,608 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,608 miles
    Test number
    217283461705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,838 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,838 miles
    Test number
    316832252947
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside of rear crossmember (6.6.6)

  14. Fail114,823 miles (+1,235)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,823 miles
    Test number
    184433021200
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Nearside of rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside of rear crossmember (6.6.6)

  15. Pass113,588 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,588 miles
    Test number
    836531849641
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member rusting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail113,512 miles (+8,873)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    345040174653
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member rusting (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass104,639 miles (+1,379)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    489862015131
    • NoteFront wipers parking poorly
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  18. Pass103,260 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    136972014186
    • NoteFront washers poor
    • NoteFront wipers parking poor
    • NoteRear cross member slightly corroded
    • NoteSteering damper rubber bush in poor condition

  19. Fail103,260 miles (+2,118)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    587202314152
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront washers poor
    • NoteFront wipers parking poor
    • NoteRear cross member slightly corroded
    • NoteSteering damper rubber bush in poor condition

  20. Pass101,142 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    835173113143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper - end bush worn

  21. Fail101,134 miles (+1,438)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    386992313149
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper - end bush worn

  22. Pass99,696 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    806932742106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail99,688 miles (+1,783)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,688 miles
    Test number
    177717732185
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass97,905 miles (+2,816)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    797147631302
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to rear panel
    • NoteO/s front track rod arm drop link dust cover split

  25. Pass95,089 miles (-215)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,089 miles
    Test number
    102470040330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door handle in poor condtion can still be open from out side
    • NotePlay in steering shock upper bush
    • NoteSteering arm ball joint dust cover split

  26. Fail95,304 miles (+1,904)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,304 miles
    Test number
    622767920333
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door handle in poor condtion can still be open from out side
    • NotePlay in steering shock upper bush
    • NoteSteering arm ball joint dust cover split

  27. Pass93,400 miles (+110)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,400 miles
    Test number
    721086259363
    • NoteAs on vt30 451354249313

  28. Fail93,290 miles (+1,064)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,290 miles
    Test number
    451354249313
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside outer door handle knob broken

  29. Pass92,226 miles (+2,232)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    92,226 miles
    Test number
    673652659166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearsidefront tyre on legal limit wearing inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit worn inner edge wearing uneven

  30. Pass89,994 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,994 miles
    Test number
    461748468181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass88,059 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    930835307220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail88,051 miles (+3,898)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,051 miles
    Test number
    320824607439
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSteering feels rough
    • NoteTyres perished and mishaped

  33. Pass84,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,153 miles
    Test number
    484656606285
    • NoteAll tyres starting to mishape

Questions about 1033 SP

What vehicle is registration 1033 SP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1033 SP on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1033 SP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1033 SP is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1033 SP?
The MOT on 1033 SP is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1033 SP done?
1033 SP was recorded at 156,045 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,669 miles a year.
Has 1033 SP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1033 SP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 1033 SP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1033 SP find?
1033 SP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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