Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
121 SPCMOT history
121 SPC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 226,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 226,970 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 121 SPC
- 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 expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
121 SPC was last recorded at 226,970 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 226,957 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 7,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 226,970 miles
- 2024 – 226,957 miles
- 2023 – 226,933 miles
- 2021 – 224,481 miles
- 2020 – 218,130 miles
- 2019 – 208,989 miles
- 2018 – 196,483 miles
- 2017 – 184,585 miles
- 2016 – 172,794 miles
- 2015 – 163,236 miles
- 2014 – 155,525 miles
- 2013 – 146,902 miles
- 2012 – 138,001 miles
- 2011 – 129,693 miles
- 2010 – 115,978 miles
- 2009 – 109,397 miles
- 2008 – 100,026 miles
- 2007 – 94,041 miles
- 2006 – 78,998 miles
- 2005 – 71,378 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,970 miles
- MinorSuspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nsf and osf rear track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal misted with oil
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryCorrosion to various components but not excessive
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear bumper corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Corrosion in various places but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,970 miles (+13)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 226,970 miles
- Test number
- 811437232281
- MinorSuspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nsf and osf rear track rods (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal misted with oil
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to various components but not excessive
Pass226,957 miles (+24)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 226,957 miles
- Test number
- 789016908721
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
- AdvisoryRear hub seals misted
Pass226,933 miles (+2,452)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 226,933 miles
- Test number
- 144463967567
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth rubber starting to split (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in various places but not excessive
- AdvisoryRear bumper corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks rear diff
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks rear hub seals look misted
Pass224,481 miles (+6,351)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 224,481 miles
- Test number
- 980065676003
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber starting to split (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre treads
- AdvisoryCorrosion in various places but not excessive
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks from both rear hub seals
Pass218,130 miles (+9,141)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 218,130 miles
- Test number
- 809864481903
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four front ant rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in various places but not excessive
- AdvisoryOil leaks under engine and rear diff cover
Pass208,989 miles (+12,506)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 208,989 miles
- Test number
- 525897673734
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and tyres perished
- AdvisoryRear bumper corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
- AdvisoryVehicle under neath corroded
Pass196,483 miles (+11,898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 196,483 miles
- Test number
- 987179183708
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass184,585 miles (+11,791)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 184,585 miles
- Test number
- 286538435662
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass172,794 miles (+9,558)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 172,794 miles
- Test number
- 806852942653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak
Pass163,236 miles (+7,711)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 163,236 miles
- Test number
- 112487719983
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass155,525 miles (+8,623)4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 155,525 miles
- Test number
- 387891294470
- AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront diff slight oil leak
- NoteO/s/f tyre cracking inbetween tread's
- NoteO/s/r & n/s/r tyre's cracking inbetween tread's
- NoteRear diff slight oil leak
Pass146,902 miles (+8,901)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 146,902 miles
- Test number
- 117801273280
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAlternator belt ribs cracking
- NoteOil leak
- NoteParking Brake travel quite high
Pass138,001 miles (+8,308)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 138,001 miles
- Test number
- 947859092218
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust front pipe corroded
Pass129,693 miles (+13,715)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 129,693 miles
- Test number
- 418120701497
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak fron transfer box
Pass115,978 miles (+6,581)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 115,978 miles
- Test number
- 641006380271
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAdvise front screen chip in zone (b)
Pass109,397 miles (+9,371)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 109,397 miles
- Test number
- 472135999221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 100,026 miles
- Test number
- 454735978222
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail100,026 miles (+5,985)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,026 miles
- Test number
- 810905078239
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass94,041 miles (+15,043)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 94,041 miles
- Test number
- 292379697288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,998 miles (+7,620)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 78,998 miles
- Test number
- 234908786272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 71,378 miles
- Test number
- 953009395294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,378 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,378 miles
- Test number
- 152836585274
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering column shaft cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about 121 SPC
- What vehicle is registration 121 SPC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 121 SPC 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 121 SPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 121 SPC expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 121 SPC?
- The MOT on 121 SPC expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 121 SPC done?
- 121 SPC was recorded at 226,970 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 7,802 miles a year.
- Has 121 SPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 121 SPC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2008.
- Has the mileage on 121 SPC 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 121 SPC find?
- 121 SPC passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nsf and osf rear track rods; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and both rears; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears, and 5 more.
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