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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

SHN 27MOT history

SHN 27 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

SHN 27 blue 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
176,256 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHN 27
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHN 27 was last recorded at 176,256 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,732 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,524 miles
Average per year
2,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,256 miles
  • 2025 – 169,732 miles
  • 2024 – 162,342 miles
  • 2023 – 153,855 miles
  • 2020 – 153,403 miles
  • 2018 – 152,820 miles
  • 2017 – 152,820 miles
  • 2015 – 152,283 miles
  • 2014 – 150,607 miles
  • 2013 – 148,973 miles
  • 2012 – 147,211 miles
  • 2011 – 145,256 miles
  • 2010 – 143,194 miles
  • 2009 – 137,595 miles
  • 2008 – 134,144 miles
  • 2007 – 131,433 miles
  • 2006 – 128,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,256 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Noise from the N/S front, nothing detected, ok at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in rear UJ

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,256 miles (+6,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    176,256 miles
    Test number
    228185743170
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,732 miles (+7,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,732 miles
    Test number
    421931369961
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,342 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,342 miles
    Test number
    644112866460
    • AdvisoryNoise from the N/S front, nothing detected, ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear UJ

  4. Fail162,334 miles (+8,479)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,334 miles
    Test number
    711671334157
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member in 2 places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from the N/S front, nothing detected, ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear UJ

  5. Pass153,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,855 miles
    Test number
    403583902772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,855 miles (+452)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,855 miles
    Test number
    996485867516
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass153,403 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    153,403 miles
    Test number
    463854303905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,820 miles
    Test number
    445055967654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,820 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,820 miles
    Test number
    983704648258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,283 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,283 miles
    Test number
    492273381445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,607 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,607 miles
    Test number
    288544054297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass150,607 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,607 miles
    Test number
    367544354256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,973 miles (+1,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,973 miles
    Test number
    569812163289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass147,211 miles (+1,955)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,211 miles
    Test number
    348885052223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes starting to rust

  15. Pass145,256 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    145,256 miles
    Test number
    365995241255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,248 miles (+2,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,248 miles
    Test number
    277106431236
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass143,194 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    143,194 miles
    Test number
    192836560217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,219 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    142,219 miles
    Test number
    673318580104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail142,219 miles (+4,624)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,219 miles
    Test number
    120928580193
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass137,595 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    137,595 miles
    Test number
    250243189176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass134,144 miles (+2,711)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    134,144 miles
    Test number
    203521978195
    • NoteO\s drag link end gaiter perishing.

  22. Pass131,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    381276787104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,420 miles (+2,529)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,420 miles
    Test number
    462396187194
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass128,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    128,891 miles
    Test number
    893388786192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SHN 27

What vehicle is registration SHN 27 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHN 27 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Oct 1996. 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 SHN 27 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHN 27 is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on SHN 27?
The MOT on SHN 27 is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHN 27 done?
SHN 27 was recorded at 176,256 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,380 miles a year.
Has SHN 27 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHN 27 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on SHN 27 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 SHN 27 find?
SHN 27 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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