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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

L111 SVXMOT history

L111 SVX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L111 SVX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,285 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SVX was last recorded at 70,285 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,264 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,021 miles
Average per year
3,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,285 miles
  • 2024 – 68,264 miles
  • 2023 – 65,546 miles
  • 2022 – 61,862 miles
  • 2021 – 59,497 miles
  • 2020 – 57,661 miles
  • 2019 – 56,117 miles
  • 2018 – 54,261 miles
  • 2017 – 51,298 miles
  • 2016 – 49,390 miles
  • 2015 – 44,253 miles
  • 2014 – 37,672 miles
  • 2013 – 34,598 miles
  • 2012 – 27,951 miles
  • 2011 – 17,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,285 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,285 miles (+2,021)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,285 miles
    Test number
    879293170031
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass68,264 miles (+2,718)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,264 miles
    Test number
    889850231707
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass65,546 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,546 miles
    Test number
    560585690440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    773315229940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail61,862 miles (+2,365)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,862 miles
    Test number
    706933310668
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass59,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    984071312744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,497 miles (+1,836)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,497 miles
    Test number
    231963357995
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light illuminated (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from swept area

  8. Pass57,661 miles (+1,544)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,661 miles
    Test number
    883852965899
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass56,117 miles (+1,856)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    969372346939
    • DangerousHeadlamp switch not wired correctly for dipped bean. Dip beam is on at all times when only side lights switched
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear tie rod boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the gearbox

  10. Pass54,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    361472792524
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail54,261 miles (+2,963)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,261 miles
    Test number
    632398040843
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Head lamp switch works incorrectly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,298 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    312069241392
    • AdvisoryFront pads getting low

  13. Pass49,390 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    651885023789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,253 miles (+6,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,253 miles
    Test number
    101806553683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber boot perished (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs seals weeping grease
    • AdvisoryNote:restricted view of rear inner pads

  15. Pass37,672 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    537305904392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,598 miles (+5,333)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,598 miles
    Test number
    198639803328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,265 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    668431313090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,259 miles (+1,308)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    435234303029
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • NoteOffside quarter panel supporting bracket bolt into chassis loose

  19. Pass27,951 miles (+9,981)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,951 miles
    Test number
    977379922155
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing in poor condishion
    • NoteSlite play in brop arm ball joint
    • NoteWasher aim poor / washer jets in poor condishion

  20. Pass17,970 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,970 miles
    Test number
    475986151259
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about L111 SVX

Does L111 SVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SVX is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L111 SVX?
The MOT on L111 SVX is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 SVX done?
L111 SVX was recorded at 70,285 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,697 miles a year.
Has L111 SVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SVX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L111 SVX 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 L111 SVX find?
L111 SVX passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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