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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

SL 9868MOT history

SL 9868 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 46,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

SL 9868 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 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
46,718 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SL 9868
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SL 9868 was last recorded at 46,718 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,716 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,718 miles
  • 2025 – 43,427 miles
  • 2024 – 38,918 miles
  • 2023 – 35,400 miles
  • 2022 – 33,043 miles
  • 2021 – 29,883 miles
  • 2019 – 23,425 miles
  • 2017 – 15,589 miles
  • 2016 – 13,126 miles
  • 2015 – 10,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,718 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,718 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    46,718 miles
    Test number
    312216103197
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail46,716 miles (+3,289)4 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,716 miles
    Test number
    257857226525
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass43,427 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,427 miles
    Test number
    105636791628
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Bellow minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail43,426 miles (+4,508)2 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    184081237075
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Bellow minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear loading door can not be opened

  5. Pass38,918 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    952645113446
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail38,917 miles (+3,517)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    202950804341
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Part of washer jet missing (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass35,400 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    707722177280
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub inner seal leaking/damaged

  8. Fail35,400 miles (+2,357)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    561305659071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub inner seal leaking/damaged

  9. Pass33,043 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,043 miles
    Test number
    251543010133
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail33,043 miles (+3,160)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,043 miles
    Test number
    128179025265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass29,883 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,883 miles
    Test number
    224913678477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal starting to leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail29,883 miles (+6,458)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,883 miles
    Test number
    676748472773
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal starting to leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass23,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,425 miles
    Test number
    363725504856
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has a minor leak.

  14. Fail23,425 miles (+7,836)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,425 miles
    Test number
    830484236871
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has a minor leak.

  15. Pass15,589 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    15,589 miles
    Test number
    279727011606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,126 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    13,126 miles
    Test number
    859852074510
    • AdvisoryNearside rear indicator lamp slight damage

  17. Pass10,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    10,364 miles
    Test number
    681515498146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SL 9868

What vehicle is registration SL 9868 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SL 9868 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Oct 2012. 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 SL 9868 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SL 9868 is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SL 9868?
The MOT on SL 9868 is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SL 9868 done?
SL 9868 was recorded at 46,718 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,365 miles a year.
Has SL 9868 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SL 9868 has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on SL 9868 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 SL 9868 find?
SL 9868 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: engine cover fitted; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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