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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P970 SSKMOT history

P970 SSK is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

P970 SSK black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,060 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 SSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
8 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 SSK was last recorded at 112,060 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2009: 95,234 miles, lower than 101,274 miles on 25 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,699 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
361 miles
Average per year
1,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,060 miles
  • 2025 – 111,699 miles
  • 2024 – 111,333 miles
  • 2023 – 110,873 miles
  • 2019 – 110,423 miles
  • 2018 – 109,934 miles
  • 2017 – 109,438 miles
  • 2016 – 109,003 miles
  • 2015 – 108,591 miles
  • 2014 – 107,936 miles
  • 2013 – 106,809 miles
  • 2012 – 105,601 miles
  • 2011 – 105,554 miles
  • 2010 – 104,437 miles
  • 2009 – 95,234 miles
  • 2008 – 94,849 miles
  • 2007 – 85,773 miles
  • 2006 – 76,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,060 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,060 miles (+361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,060 miles
    Test number
    151759601375
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  2. Pass111,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    845964394279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail111,699 miles (+366)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    867983082933
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps when rear fog light is switched on (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,333 miles
    Test number
    156848462857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,333 miles (+460)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,333 miles
    Test number
    444529525774
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,873 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,873 miles
    Test number
    270932093045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,423 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,423 miles
    Test number
    658036359643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    304439202577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,934 miles (+496)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,934 miles
    Test number
    466845900963
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,438 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,438 miles
    Test number
    149850576319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    377441253954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,003 miles (+412)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    673158636023
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  13. Pass108,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    902516013915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail108,591 miles (+655)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,591 miles
    Test number
    520389791776
    • FailureBattery insecure battery box corroded (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass107,936 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,936 miles
    Test number
    258800264177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,922 miles (+1,113)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,922 miles
    Test number
    509132144131
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureEngine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Pass106,809 miles (+1,208)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,809 miles
    Test number
    949121253039
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside headlamp beam pattern could be better
    • NotePassengers washer could be better
    • NoteRegistration lamp has 1 bulb inoperative but still illuminating plate
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint gaitor detriorated but preventing ingress of dirt etc & joint has slight play
    • NoteWiring front to rear is insecure in places & not very tidy

  18. Pass105,601 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    326376942008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,554 miles (+1,117)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,554 miles
    Test number
    206094801354
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteMany previous welded repairs and evidence of underbody corrosion in many places

  20. Pass104,437 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    334505660460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,426 miles (+9,192)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,426 miles
    Test number
    700221530266
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass95,234 miles (-6,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,234 miles
    Test number
    152805879108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,274 miles (+6,425)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    152386259029
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass94,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    114944968044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,849 miles (+9,076)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    714073368094
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass85,773 miles (+9,317)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    451064767039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    341205346002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P970 SSK

Does P970 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 SSK is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P970 SSK?
The MOT on P970 SSK is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P970 SSK done?
P970 SSK was recorded at 112,060 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,772 miles a year.
Has P970 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 SSK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P970 SSK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P970 SSK find?
P970 SSK passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pedal wearing smooth.

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