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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

L30 SDHMOT history

L30 SDH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L30 SDH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
104,898 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SDH was last recorded at 104,898 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,919 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,979 miles
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,898 miles
  • 2025 – 101,919 miles
  • 2024 – 98,706 miles
  • 2023 – 95,055 miles
  • 2022 – 89,341 miles
  • 2021 – 80,043 miles
  • 2020 – 72,050 miles
  • 2019 – 70,675 miles
  • 2018 – 63,637 miles
  • 2017 – 53,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,898 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,898 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    104,898 miles
    Test number
    532749306654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass101,919 miles (+3,213)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    695640273068
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass98,706 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,706 miles
    Test number
    666017299482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,697 miles (+3,642)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,697 miles
    Test number
    191163352128
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
  5. Pass95,055 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,055 miles
    Test number
    309814364864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,341 miles (+9,298)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,341 miles
    Test number
    364756438099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,043 miles
    Test number
    266788832770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,043 miles (+4,851)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,043 miles
    Test number
    213856726235
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LEDS FITTED TO BOTH (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod 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 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass75,192 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,192 miles
    Test number
    312165343187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,050 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,050 miles
    Test number
    453608895613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    979872905143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,675 miles (+7,038)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    700826144622
    • MajorNearside Upper Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Upper Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass63,637 miles (+9,654)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    995593958673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    434345457278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 SDH

Does L30 SDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SDH is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SDH?
The MOT on L30 SDH is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 SDH done?
L30 SDH was recorded at 104,898 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has L30 SDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SDH has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 SDH 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 L30 SDH find?
L30 SDH passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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