
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L64 SSTMOT history
L64 SST is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 171,343 mi
- At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 17 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 2,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L64 SST
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 6 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L64 SST was last recorded at 171,343 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,035 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,308 miles
- Average per year
- 2,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,343 miles
- 2025 – 169,035 miles
- 2024 – 168,159 miles
- 2023 – 165,100 miles
- 2022 – 160,765 miles
- 2021 – 160,657 miles
- 2020 – 160,387 miles
- 2019 – 160,365 miles
- 2018 – 158,241 miles
- 2017 – 154,853 miles
- 2016 – 151,405 miles
- 2015 – 148,340 miles
- 2014 – 145,731 miles
- 2013 – 143,581 miles
- 2012 – 141,210 miles
- 2011 – 138,918 miles
- 2008 – 119,031 miles
- 2007 – 118,427 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
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 windscreen mount getting rusty
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Slight engine oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front door hinge getting rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,343 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 171,343 miles
- Test number
- 101947643959
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,343 miles (+2,308)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,343 miles
- Test number
- 118181926067
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,035 miles (+876)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 169,035 miles
- Test number
- 318375387377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,159 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 168,159 miles
- Test number
- 437377050756
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen mount getting rusty
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail168,158 miles (+3,058)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,158 miles
- Test number
- 453279025225
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen mount getting rusty
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass165,100 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 165,100 miles
- Test number
- 470312979099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door hinge getting rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen mount getting rusty
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail165,100 miles (+4,335)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,100 miles
- Test number
- 844709004794
- MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective on locking tabs on bolts on steering box. (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door hinge getting rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen mount getting rusty
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass160,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 160,765 miles
- Test number
- 736284660783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,765 miles (+1)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,765 miles
- Test number
- 343265053076
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fail160,764 miles (+107)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,764 miles
- Test number
- 324683160290
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFF SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorCentral Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced NEAR SIDE (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting OUT RIDGER X3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective CRACK IN IT (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass160,657 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 160,657 miles
- Test number
- 114369440200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,657 miles (+270)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,657 miles
- Test number
- 168658428282
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower shaft joint (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,387 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,387 miles
- Test number
- 120759558710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,365 miles (+2,124)7 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,365 miles
- Test number
- 242952419536
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported cross axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported cross axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,241 miles (+58)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 158,241 miles
- Test number
- 101346510575
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail158,183 miles (+3,330)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,183 miles
- Test number
- 425991660606
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,853 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 154,853 miles
- Test number
- 727484343309
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail154,853 miles (+3,448)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,853 miles
- Test number
- 792271309477
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass151,405 miles (+3,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 151,405 miles
- Test number
- 722855058987
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass148,340 miles (+2,609)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 148,340 miles
- Test number
- 913614970967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,731 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 145,731 miles
- Test number
- 417741824365
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail145,731 miles (+2,150)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,731 miles
- Test number
- 858091624368
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteN/s/r o/s/r bump stops missing
Pass143,581 miles (+2,371)6 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 143,581 miles
- Test number
- 828362223389
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAll tyres cracking
- NoteChassis has surface corrosion
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront propshaft UJ has slight play
- NoteN/S/F wiper blade has slight split on the lower end
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear axle top ball joint has slight play
Pass141,210 miles (+65)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 141,210 miles
- Test number
- 536005732393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox rear seal
Fail141,145 miles (+2,227)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,145 miles
- Test number
- 999638622338
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox rear seal
Pass138,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 138,918 miles
- Test number
- 888089221390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,918 miles (+19,887)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,918 miles
- Test number
- 137438521327
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass119,031 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 119,031 miles
- Test number
- 571984758301
- NoteRear section of exhaust very weak. underside of vehicle very rusty. fault developing on offside handbrake.
Fail119,031 miles (+604)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,031 miles
- Test number
- 294572458334
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass118,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 118,427 miles
- Test number
- 412798437344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L64 SST
- Does L64 SST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L64 SST is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L64 SST?
- The MOT on L64 SST is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L64 SST done?
- L64 SST was recorded at 171,343 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
- Has L64 SST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L64 SST has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L64 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 L64 SST find?
- L64 SST passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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