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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1990 · 3,528 cc

G352 SCAMOT history

G352 SCA is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

G352 SCA red 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
179,294 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G352 SCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G352 SCA was last recorded at 179,294 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,911 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,383 miles
Average per year
3,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,294 miles
  • 2025 – 174,911 miles
  • 2024 – 172,479 miles
  • 2023 – 169,668 miles
  • 2022 – 166,933 miles
  • 2020 – 165,713 miles
  • 2019 – 162,699 miles
  • 2018 – 159,100 miles
  • 2017 – 156,381 miles
  • 2016 – 151,575 miles
  • 2015 – 147,151 miles
  • 2014 – 143,134 miles
  • 2012 – 137,215 miles
  • 2011 – 131,502 miles
  • 2010 – 125,848 miles
  • 2009 – 120,181 miles
  • 2008 – 114,198 miles
  • 2007 – 105,244 miles
  • 2006 – 99,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,294 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged buckle damaged,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive differential at the rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,294 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    179,294 miles
    Test number
    401261524784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,911 miles (+2,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,911 miles
    Test number
    909845480959
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass172,479 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,479 miles
    Test number
    185824958374
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged buckle damaged, (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential at the rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,478 miles (+2,810)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,478 miles
    Test number
    662965975470
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded from chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged buckle damaged, (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential at the rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,668 miles (+2,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,668 miles
    Test number
    272473763113
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 1st bracket cracked. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seat moist, (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively last joint mounted to ,rear axle, (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass166,933 miles (+1,220)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,933 miles
    Test number
    654403901738
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hose ferrule's rusty on the vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly , manufactured 2013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly, manufactured 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly, manufactured 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly, manufactured 2014, (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))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective manufactured 2013 , cracking

  7. Pass165,713 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,713 miles
    Test number
    675406503402
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt anchor surround plastic cracked (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential pinion seal moist with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,699 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,699 miles
    Test number
    903516701237
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens damaged

  9. Fail162,697 miles (+3,597)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,697 miles
    Test number
    148420430523
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel joint leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light lens damaged

  10. Pass159,100 miles (+2,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,100 miles
    Test number
    378148660564
    • AdvisorySlight leak n/s and o/s front swivel joints

  11. Pass156,381 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    156,381 miles
    Test number
    166805302122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside battery box starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint rubber on end of steering arm deteriating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front floor sections corroding

  12. Fail156,381 miles (+4,806)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,381 miles
    Test number
    129933539606
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside battery box starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front ball joint rubber on end of steering arm deteriating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front floor sections corroding

  13. Pass151,575 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,575 miles
    Test number
    340344130181
    • AdvisoryBall joint rubber end of steering arm derteriated

  14. Pass147,151 miles (+4,017)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    147,151 miles
    Test number
    879994545031
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight oil leak o/s front swivel joint

  15. Pass143,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,134 miles
    Test number
    769522924099
    • NoteO/s front swivel joint slight oil leak

  16. Fail143,134 miles (+5,919)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,134 miles
    Test number
    176220624459
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s front swivel joint slight oil leak

  17. Pass137,215 miles (+5,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,215 miles
    Test number
    799859822342
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass131,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    606900621369
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  19. Fail131,502 miles (+5,654)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    788070721383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  20. Pass125,848 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    125,848 miles
    Test number
    294879910366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,181 miles (+9)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    120,181 miles
    Test number
    322089569114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is worn
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r shockabsorber bottom bushes deteriorating slightly

  22. Fail120,172 miles (+5,974)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,172 miles
    Test number
    760682069138
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is worn
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r shockabsorber bottom bushes deteriorating slightly

  23. Pass114,198 miles (+8,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,198 miles
    Test number
    570923028138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    770186127023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,244 miles (+5,719)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    110059917052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass99,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    99,525 miles
    Test number
    191571316057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G352 SCA

Does G352 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G352 SCA is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on G352 SCA?
The MOT on G352 SCA is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G352 SCA done?
G352 SCA was recorded at 179,294 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,861 miles a year.
Has G352 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G352 SCA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on G352 SCA 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 G352 SCA find?
G352 SCA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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