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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R847 SUTMOT history

R847 SUT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

R847 SUT blue 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 3 Jan 2025
Mileage
127,848 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R847 SUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R847 SUT was last recorded at 127,848 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 4,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,638 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
4,210 miles
Average per year
2,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,848 miles
  • 2022 – 123,638 miles
  • 2021 – 118,789 miles
  • 2020 – 115,789 miles
  • 2018 – 112,355 miles
  • 2017 – 109,462 miles
  • 2016 – 109,107 miles
  • 2015 – 107,365 miles
  • 2014 – 106,469 miles
  • 2013 – 103,683 miles
  • 2012 – 100,100 miles
  • 2011 – 95,152 miles
  • 2010 – 92,411 miles
  • 2009 – 90,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,848 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front slight play in swivel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front slight play in swivel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,848 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,848 miles
    Test number
    155934157446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,638 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,638 miles
    Test number
    915773178114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,637 miles (+4,848)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    516808798598
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass118,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,789 miles
    Test number
    407937587169
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail118,789 miles (+3,000)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,789 miles
    Test number
    191117279288
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass115,789 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,789 miles
    Test number
    557397612427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in swivel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in swivel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail115,788 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    226281538247
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in swivel bearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in swivel bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass112,355 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,355 miles
    Test number
    314512609016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,352 miles (+2,890)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,352 miles
    Test number
    475925055992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,462 miles (+355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,462 miles
    Test number
    324176804876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass109,107 miles (+1,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,107 miles
    Test number
    429259898938
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracked

  12. Pass107,365 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    770316502674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail107,365 miles (+896)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    301039573951
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass106,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    605538934225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail106,469 miles (+2,786)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    485924234214
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass103,683 miles (+3,583)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,683 miles
    Test number
    286378723206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,100 miles
    Test number
    717373692157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail100,098 miles (+4,946)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,098 miles
    Test number
    709253792105
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass95,152 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    95,152 miles
    Test number
    826524491122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,411 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,411 miles
    Test number
    374315620197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    392921319100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R847 SUT

Does R847 SUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R847 SUT expired on 3 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R847 SUT?
The MOT on R847 SUT expired on 3 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R847 SUT done?
R847 SUT was recorded at 127,848 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 2,544 miles a year.
Has R847 SUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R847 SUT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on R847 SUT 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 SUT find?
R847 SUT passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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