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Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R847 SLYMOT history

R847 SLY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

R847 SLY red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
127,627 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R847 SLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R847 SLY was last recorded at 127,627 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 7,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,959 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,668 miles
Average per year
2,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,627 miles
  • 2023 – 119,959 miles
  • 2022 – 109,885 miles
  • 2021 – 107,837 miles
  • 2020 – 107,136 miles
  • 2019 – 105,762 miles
  • 2018 – 103,138 miles
  • 2017 – 97,995 miles
  • 2016 – 96,477 miles
  • 2015 – 94,737 miles
  • 2014 – 93,343 miles
  • 2013 – 92,431 miles
  • 2012 – 91,324 miles
  • 2011 – 90,133 miles
  • 2010 – 88,302 miles
  • 2009 – 86,264 miles
  • 2008 – 83,812 miles
  • 2007 – 79,374 miles
  • 2006 – 79,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,627 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,627 miles (+7,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,627 miles
    Test number
    361305639372
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass119,959 miles (+10,074)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,959 miles
    Test number
    331483408925
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR \ OSR (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF \ OSF (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR \ OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,885 miles (+2,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,885 miles
    Test number
    456813610822
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass107,837 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    217839331618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    112191237797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,136 miles (+1,374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,136 miles
    Test number
    202994070267
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass105,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,762 miles
    Test number
    864724588781
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

  8. Fail105,762 miles (+2,624)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,762 miles
    Test number
    728858416142
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

  9. Pass103,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,138 miles
    Test number
    933011045181
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,138 miles (+5,143)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,138 miles
    Test number
    351214572932
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,995 miles (+1,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,995 miles
    Test number
    837915497685
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres small cracks

  12. Pass96,477 miles (+1,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,477 miles
    Test number
    528224253973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  13. Pass94,737 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,737 miles
    Test number
    466382515167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,343 miles
    Test number
    757344114138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,343 miles (+912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,343 miles
    Test number
    627932814170
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass92,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    338430713178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,431 miles (+1,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    517445603173
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Pass91,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    608566512119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,324 miles (+1,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    899095012122
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail90,133 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    617419201117
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass90,133 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,133 miles
    Test number
    676809201164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,302 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    88,302 miles
    Test number
    654294300146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,264 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,264 miles
    Test number
    962506609115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,812 miles (+4,438)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    883773618164
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass79,374 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,374 miles
    Test number
    264251437149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,244 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    791464497070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,214 miles (+8)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,214 miles
    Test number
    923602097000
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre close to limit 1.6mm inside edge.
    • NoteO/s+n/s rear top shock bushs have very little amount of play .

  28. Fail79,206 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,206 miles
    Test number
    421564436212
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about R847 SLY

Does R847 SLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R847 SLY expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R847 SLY?
The MOT on R847 SLY expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R847 SLY done?
R847 SLY was recorded at 127,627 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 2,674 miles a year.
Has R847 SLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R847 SLY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on R847 SLY 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 R847 SLY find?
R847 SLY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: central front lower intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play.

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