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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,528 cc

SLD 347MOT history

SLD 347 is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 46,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

SLD 347 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 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
46,025 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SLD 347
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SLD 347 was last recorded at 46,025 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,861 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,025 miles
  • 2025 – 45,861 miles
  • 2024 – 45,840 miles
  • 2023 – 45,650 miles
  • 2022 – 45,324 miles
  • 2021 – 45,232 miles
  • 2020 – 45,021 miles
  • 2019 – 44,573 miles
  • 2018 – 44,112 miles
  • 2017 – 43,315 miles
  • 2016 – 42,031 miles
  • 2015 – 40,928 miles
  • 2014 – 40,660 miles
  • 2013 – 40,155 miles
  • 2012 – 39,452 miles
  • 2011 – 37,004 miles
  • 2010 – 34,850 miles
  • 2009 – 33,455 miles
  • 2008 – 31,336 miles
  • 2007 – 30,187 miles
  • 2006 – 28,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,025 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracta joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,025 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    46,025 miles
    Test number
    794119802784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass45,861 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,861 miles
    Test number
    633049235214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,840 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    45,840 miles
    Test number
    407449147994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,650 miles (+326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    45,650 miles
    Test number
    817178598158
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral rust under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing slight leak

  5. Pass45,324 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,324 miles
    Test number
    101381325929
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joining hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracta joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail45,319 miles (+87)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    669037721911
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swinging arm joining axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight corrosion to brake pipe across axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play behind wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracta joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe joining hose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion to brake pipe across axle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake calipers corroded

  7. Pass45,232 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,232 miles
    Test number
    444878095319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe joining n/s front hose corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe joining o/s front hose corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s front brake pipe on caliper
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe on caliper
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering shock absorber o/s bushes

  8. Fail45,232 miles (+211)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,232 miles
    Test number
    163911753925
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber lower mounting has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe joining n/s front hose corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe joining o/s front hose corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s front brake pipe on caliper
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe on caliper
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering shock absorber o/s bushes

  9. Pass45,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,021 miles
    Test number
    162315346834
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded but ok (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  10. Fail45,021 miles (+448)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,021 miles
    Test number
    353163274738
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced the chassis out rigger / body mounting corroded and holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brakes not tested because of the front to rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper shock bushes has broken up and has excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded the front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the rubber boot has fallen off (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded but ok (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  11. Pass44,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    546206681486
    • AdvisorySlight pull to the right when braking

  12. Fail44,573 miles (+461)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    911579300230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight pull to the right when braking

  13. Pass44,112 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,112 miles
    Test number
    347062539052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,315 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    138113254350
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have quite severe age related perishing and cracking to the sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front ball joint. Marked (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail43,315 miles (+1,284)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,315 miles
    Test number
    769765318525
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have quite severe age related perishing and cracking to the sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front ball joint. Marked (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass42,031 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    371221299228
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished on outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  17. Fail42,031 miles (+1,103)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,031 miles
    Test number
    122037929634
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished on outer sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass40,928 miles (+1)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    468682395005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail40,927 miles (+267)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,927 miles
    Test number
    506297475003
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass40,660 miles (+4)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,660 miles
    Test number
    779339674005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall
    • NoteSteering damper top bush slight play

  21. Fail40,656 miles (+501)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    537627574006
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall
    • NoteSteering damper top bush slight play

  22. Pass40,155 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    428821973031
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer side wall perrishing

  23. Fail40,155 miles (+703)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    927041573053
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer side wall perrishing

  24. Pass39,452 miles (+2,448)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,452 miles
    Test number
    619551182079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass37,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,004 miles
    Test number
    146312581441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail37,004 miles (+2,154)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,004 miles
    Test number
    167732681436
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass34,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    240183880000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,850 miles (+1,395)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,850 miles
    Test number
    702313680020
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass33,455 miles (+2,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    842658169164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass31,336 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,336 miles
    Test number
    982805978183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,187 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    724349967177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail30,185 miles (+1,924)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    471245067116
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  33. Pass28,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,261 miles
    Test number
    632644876127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail28,261 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,261 miles
    Test number
    924844576175
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about SLD 347

What vehicle is registration SLD 347 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SLD 347 on a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jul 1998. 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 SLD 347 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SLD 347 is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SLD 347?
The MOT on SLD 347 is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SLD 347 done?
SLD 347 was recorded at 46,025 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 899 miles a year.
Has SLD 347 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SLD 347 has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on SLD 347 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 SLD 347 find?
SLD 347 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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