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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc

L2 SSTMOT history

L2 SST is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

L2 SST blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,699 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 SST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 SST was last recorded at 88,699 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,354 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,699 miles
  • 2024 – 87,354 miles
  • 2023 – 86,202 miles
  • 2022 – 81,852 miles
  • 2021 – 78,273 miles
  • 2020 – 75,311 miles
  • 2019 – 70,385 miles
  • 2018 – 67,836 miles
  • 2017 – 64,996 miles
  • 2016 – 59,498 miles
  • 2015 – 54,595 miles
  • 2014 – 51,394 miles
  • 2013 – 47,685 miles
  • 2012 – 40,560 miles
  • 2011 – 33,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,699 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,699 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,699 miles
    Test number
    237241919475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,354 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    437901667261
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail87,353 miles (+1,151)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,353 miles
    Test number
    533999069308
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass86,202 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,202 miles
    Test number
    856762647603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,852 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    520998663941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,273 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    104575073916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,311 miles (+4,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,311 miles
    Test number
    246605340624
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,385 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,385 miles
    Test number
    603935878234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,836 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,836 miles
    Test number
    827402260814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,996 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,996 miles
    Test number
    644608273576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail64,950 miles (+5,452)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,950 miles
    Test number
    857570892809
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass59,498 miles (+4,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,498 miles
    Test number
    756733261370
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass54,595 miles (+3,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    166336525171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail51,394 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    689396724150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass51,394 miles (+3,709)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,394 miles
    Test number
    839516724133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,685 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,685 miles
    Test number
    289103623150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,673 miles (+7,113)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    406232523171
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass40,560 miles (+7,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,560 miles
    Test number
    489027512130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass33,553 miles (+69)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,553 miles
    Test number
    226949421432
    • NoteScreen cracked off swept zone

  20. Fail33,484 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,484 miles
    Test number
    878167211102
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteScreen cracked off swept zone

Questions about L2 SST

Does L2 SST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 SST is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L2 SST?
The MOT on L2 SST is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 SST done?
L2 SST was recorded at 88,699 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has L2 SST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 SST has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L2 SST 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 L2 SST find?
L2 SST passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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