Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
L18 SPHMOT history
L18 SPH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,231 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 132,231 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,363 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 SPH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 SPH was last recorded at 132,231 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,231 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,363 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 132,231 miles
- 2020 – 121,060 miles
- 2019 – 108,955 miles
- 2018 – 100,237 miles
- 2015 – 80,796 miles
- 2014 – 73,032 miles
- 2013 – 65,805 miles
- 2012 – 60,249 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,231 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 132,231 miles
- Test number
- 833908854707
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail132,231 miles6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,231 miles
- Test number
- 550185767703
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,902 km (+2,003)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 131,902 km
- Test number
- 284673115227
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box support bush has slight play
Pass129,899 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 129,899 km
- Test number
- 473129311773
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass121,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 121,060 miles
- Test number
- 165061887929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,060 miles (+12,105)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,060 miles
- Test number
- 799197867140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass108,955 miles (+8,718)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 108,955 miles
- Test number
- 346016902858
- AdvisoryFront O/S/F STEERING ARM COVER DETERIORATED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass100,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 100,237 miles
- Test number
- 730351578472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,677 km (+6,222)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 95,677 km
- Test number
- 277419853547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,455 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 89,455 km
- Test number
- 141539528187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,796 miles (+7,764)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 80,796 miles
- Test number
- 416071535079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,032 miles (+7,227)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 73,032 miles
- Test number
- 779324934064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,805 miles (+5,556)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 65,805 miles
- Test number
- 487667013086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 60,249 miles
- Test number
- 968967032024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 SPH
- Does L18 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 SPH expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 SPH?
- The MOT on L18 SPH expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 SPH done?
- L18 SPH was recorded at 132,231 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 5,363 miles a year.
- Has L18 SPH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 SPH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 SPH 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 L18 SPH find?
- L18 SPH passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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