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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R930 SLAMOT history

R930 SLA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 211,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

R930 SLA grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
211,427 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R930 SLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R930 SLA was last recorded at 211,427 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,795 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,632 miles
Average per year
5,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,427 miles
  • 2025 – 204,795 miles
  • 2024 – 202,478 miles
  • 2023 – 199,136 miles
  • 2022 – 198,647 miles
  • 2021 – 193,288 miles
  • 2020 – 183,584 miles
  • 2019 – 172,311 miles
  • 2018 – 160,029 miles
  • 2015 – 159,908 miles
  • 2014 – 154,774 miles
  • 2013 – 147,824 miles
  • 2012 – 140,525 miles
  • 2011 – 132,531 miles
  • 2010 – 125,551 miles
  • 2009 – 117,548 miles
  • 2008 – 108,843 miles
  • 2007 – 98,999 miles
  • 2006 – 91,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,427 miles
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,427 miles (+6,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    211,427 miles
    Test number
    699556132789
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  2. Pass204,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,795 miles
    Test number
    815071798156
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  3. Fail204,795 miles (+2,317)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,795 miles
    Test number
    429475935590
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  4. Pass202,478 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,478 miles
    Test number
    997315600620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail202,464 miles (+3,328)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,464 miles
    Test number
    735597998156
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass199,136 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    199,136 miles
    Test number
    125430103232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass198,647 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    198,647 miles
    Test number
    490453440157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,288 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    193,288 miles
    Test number
    167475637817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass183,584 miles (+11,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,584 miles
    Test number
    439619549673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass172,311 miles (+12,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    172,311 miles
    Test number
    894933300146
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,029 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    160,029 miles
    Test number
    986687007531
    • AdvisoryOil leak suspect rear main oil seal
    • AdvisoryRear diff input shaft has slight leak.
    • AdvisorySwivel hubs have slight leak

  12. Pass159,908 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    159,908 miles
    Test number
    235230395198
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail159,898 miles (+5,124)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,898 miles
    Test number
    576573685170
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass154,774 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    978649964178
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail154,774 miles (+6,950)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,774 miles
    Test number
    908567164110
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass147,824 miles (+7,299)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,824 miles
    Test number
    217187753151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail140,525 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,525 miles
    Test number
    257989752189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass140,525 miles (+7,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    140,525 miles
    Test number
    777889152136
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass132,531 miles (+6,980)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    132,531 miles
    Test number
    519794361104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside front disc marked

  20. Pass125,551 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    125,551 miles
    Test number
    804909550183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOuter steps corroded
    • NoteUnderneath covered in various oils ie engine, gearbox and diff oil

  21. Fail125,536 miles (+7,988)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,536 miles
    Test number
    334029850107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOuter steps corroded
    • NoteUnderneath covered in various oils ie engine, gearbox and diff oil

  22. Pass117,548 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    393963779198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear wrong bulb fitted causing failure of brake lights when lights on
    • NoteVarious oil leaks gearbox/engine note

  23. Fail117,548 miles (+8,705)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,548 miles
    Test number
    262373579114
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear wrong bulb fitted causing failure of brake lights when lights on
    • NoteVarious oil leaks gearbox/engine note

  24. Pass108,843 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,843 miles
    Test number
    264675768180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil requires top up
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour advise to replace
    • NoteVarious oil leaks around engine and rear gearbox seal

  25. Fail108,843 miles (+9,844)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,843 miles
    Test number
    824805068139
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine oil requires top up
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour advise to replace
    • NoteVarious oil leaks around engine and rear gearbox seal

  26. Pass98,999 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    98,999 miles
    Test number
    243771387471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,992 miles (+7,585)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,992 miles
    Test number
    210659077496
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass91,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    340182586108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,407 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    801309776113
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront tie bar bushes wearing

Questions about R930 SLA

Does R930 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R930 SLA is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R930 SLA?
The MOT on R930 SLA is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R930 SLA done?
R930 SLA was recorded at 211,427 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
Has R930 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R930 SLA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R930 SLA 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 R930 SLA find?
R930 SLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: trays and covers fitted.

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