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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

SHJ 798MOT history

SHJ 798 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2023.

SHJ 798 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 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
99,619 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHJ 798
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHJ 798 was last recorded at 99,619 miles on 13 Jan 2023, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2009: 86,252 miles, lower than 95,553 miles on 29 Jan 2008.

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
99,582 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,619 miles
  • 2021 – 99,582 miles
  • 2020 – 99,569 miles
  • 2019 – 99,564 miles
  • 2018 – 99,527 miles
  • 2016 – 99,409 miles
  • 2015 – 98,939 miles
  • 2013 – 98,510 miles
  • 2012 – 98,025 miles
  • 2011 – 97,477 miles
  • 2010 – 97,002 miles
  • 2009 – 86,252 miles
  • 2008 – 95,553 miles
  • 2007 – 94,297 miles
  • 2005 – 89,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,619 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,619 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,619 miles
    Test number
    268487356982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,582 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,582 miles
    Test number
    401516816507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,569 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,569 miles
    Test number
    940255918560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,564 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,564 miles
    Test number
    424177326291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,527 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    99,527 miles
    Test number
    436444969661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,409 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    841298645205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,939 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,939 miles
    Test number
    151656927174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,510 miles (+485)1 dangerous15 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    946369953107
    • DangerousRear door split.
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear pads low.

  9. Pass98,025 miles (+548)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    576757332018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass97,477 miles (+475)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,477 miles
    Test number
    988426521049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in nearside @ offside lower door hinges

  11. Fail97,002 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,002 miles
    Test number
    160847020446
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass97,002 miles (+10,750)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,002 miles
    Test number
    710207420094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass86,252 miles (-9,301)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    801216129015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass95,553 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    943629328084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,297 miles (+4,689)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,297 miles
    Test number
    724304827032
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box / arms

  16. Pass89,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    182672345307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SHJ 798

What vehicle is registration SHJ 798 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHJ 798 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Sept 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SHJ 798 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SHJ 798 expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SHJ 798?
The MOT on SHJ 798 expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SHJ 798 done?
SHJ 798 was recorded at 99,619 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2023, an average of 586 miles a year.
Has SHJ 798 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHJ 798 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on SHJ 798 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SHJ 798 find?
SHJ 798 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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