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Land Rover Defender

Grey and White · Diesel · 1987 · 2,494 cc

E942 SATMOT history

E942 SAT is a grey and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Oct 1987. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 22 MOT tests, with 187,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

E942 SAT grey 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,099 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
11 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E942 SAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
8 Oct 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E942 SAT was last recorded at 187,099 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,093 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,099 miles
  • 2022 – 187,093 miles
  • 2021 – 186,353 miles
  • 2020 – 185,887 miles
  • 2019 – 185,887 miles
  • 2018 – 185,887 miles
  • 2017 – 185,887 miles
  • 2016 – 184,682 miles
  • 2014 – 181,999 miles
  • 2012 – 181,898 miles
  • 2011 – 126,850 miles
  • 2006 – 126,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,099 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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,099 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,099 miles
    Test number
    363153670017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,093 miles (+740)2 dangerous17 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,093 miles
    Test number
    984029099417
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component insecurely attached A frame ball joint bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,353 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,353 miles
    Test number
    931645196857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,887 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    765015215145
    • MinorNearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  5. Fail185,887 miles1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    203234296335
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  6. Pass185,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    868177537743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,887 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    919092562582
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass185,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    303754898379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail185,887 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    970283168390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass185,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    676331566650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail185,887 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    997411113077
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Fail185,887 miles (+1,205)7 dangerous12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,887 miles
    Test number
    922911074434
    • DangerousFront Lower Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousRear Tie bar/rod insecure both bolts lose (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousRear Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint on axle and bolt missin (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure from steering box (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  13. Pass184,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    184,682 miles
    Test number
    895563549855
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail184,682 miles (+159)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,682 miles
    Test number
    120132620029
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail184,523 miles (+2,524)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,523 miles
    Test number
    357353009005
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass181,999 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    709104024368
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNear side rear axle bump stop missing

  17. Fail181,999 miles (+101)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    745065714306
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNear side front and both rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNear side rear axle bump stop missing

  18. Pass181,898 miles (+53,529)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    181,898 miles
    Test number
    495633662145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront propshaft missing
    • NoteSteering box weeping

  19. Fail128,369 miles (+1,519)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,369 miles
    Test number
    698436702056
    • DangerousFront propshaft joints worn
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear brake slightly binding on

  20. Pass126,850 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,850 miles
    Test number
    588255921043
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts to the outter wall but not showing cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts to outter wall but not showing cords
    • NoteSteering box weeping

  21. Fail126,850 miles (+61)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,850 miles
    Test number
    776370321019
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts to the outter wall but not showing cords
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts to outter wall but not showing cords
    • NoteSteering box weeping

  22. Pass126,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    126,789 miles
    Test number
    723157836257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about E942 SAT

Does E942 SAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E942 SAT is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on E942 SAT?
The MOT on E942 SAT is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E942 SAT done?
E942 SAT was recorded at 187,099 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has E942 SAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E942 SAT has failed 11 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on E942 SAT 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 E942 SAT find?
E942 SAT passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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