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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,495 cc

L31 SKKMOT history

L31 SKK is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L31 SKK silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,483 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SKK was last recorded at 99,483 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,293 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,190 miles
Average per year
6,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,483 miles
  • 2025 – 97,293 miles
  • 2024 – 94,764 miles
  • 2023 – 94,054 miles
  • 2022 – 91,245 miles
  • 2021 – 90,151 miles
  • 2020 – 79,394 miles
  • 2019 – 69,916 miles
  • 2018 – 59,239 miles
  • 2017 – 48,822 miles
  • 2016 – 38,478 miles
  • 2015 – 28,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,483 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Very muddy underside and generally muddy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,483 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,483 miles
    Test number
    784707205556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,293 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    968699394511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,764 miles
    Test number
    968634837152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,764 miles (+710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,764 miles
    Test number
    383285139741
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass94,054 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,054 miles
    Test number
    909227274141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,245 miles (+1,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    743820305585
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are getting low on tread and out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  7. Pass90,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    231327956093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail90,151 miles (+10,757)2 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,151 miles
    Test number
    921993592111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front too rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolts lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolts lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,394 miles (+9,478)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,394 miles
    Test number
    931233738407
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass69,916 miles (+10,677)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    347420050249
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both side castor correction bushes worn and slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bothsides (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass59,239 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    200963366748
    • AdvisoryVery muddy underside and generally muddy

  12. Fail59,234 miles (+10,412)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    165718304148
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVery muddy underside and generally muddy

  13. Pass48,822 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    699085638204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail48,822 miles (+10,344)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,822 miles
    Test number
    939471546833
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass38,478 miles (+10,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    346221133346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass28,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    387309165099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L31 SKK

Does L31 SKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SKK is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SKK?
The MOT on L31 SKK is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SKK done?
L31 SKK was recorded at 99,483 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,210 miles a year.
Has L31 SKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SKK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L31 SKK 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 L31 SKK find?
L31 SKK passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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