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Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R847 UUTMOT history

R847 UUT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 14 MOT tests, with 150,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

R847 UUT green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
150,300 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
14 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R847 UUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R847 UUT was last recorded at 150,300 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,274 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
1,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,300 miles
  • 2025 – 150,274 miles
  • 2024 – 149,688 miles
  • 2023 – 149,367 miles
  • 2022 – 149,281 miles
  • 2021 – 149,193 miles
  • 2020 – 147,299 miles
  • 2019 – 142,263 miles
  • 2018 – 137,054 miles
  • 2017 – 135,842 miles
  • 2014 – 134,033 miles
  • 2013 – 132,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,300 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    150,300 miles
    Test number
    956982053199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass150,274 miles (+586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    467776565564
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass149,688 miles (+321)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,688 miles
    Test number
    775358211564
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s rear cross member corroded
  4. Pass149,367 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,367 miles
    Test number
    461442630606
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  5. Pass149,281 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,281 miles
    Test number
    337222145214
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  6. Pass149,193 miles (+1,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    149,193 miles
    Test number
    415013593548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass147,299 miles (+5,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,299 miles
    Test number
    426535482421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,263 miles (+5,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    851537989854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing seriously corroded but not affecting vehicle strength
  9. Pass137,054 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,054 miles
    Test number
    186643451390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    135,842 miles
    Test number
    850923482632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,679 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,679 km
    Test number
    373972992463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,033 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,033 miles
    Test number
    307501994231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    338854173237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass121,946 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,946 km
    Test number
    475418592298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about R847 UUT

Does R847 UUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R847 UUT is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R847 UUT?
The MOT on R847 UUT is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R847 UUT done?
R847 UUT was recorded at 150,300 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
Has R847 UUT ever failed its MOT?
No. R847 UUT has passed all 14 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on R847 UUT 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 UUT find?
R847 UUT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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