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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

SOP 400MOT history

SOP 400 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

SOP 400 green 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,611 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOP 400
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOP 400 was last recorded at 91,611 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 6,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,174 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,437 miles
Average per year
4,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,611 miles
  • 2025 – 85,174 miles
  • 2024 – 78,239 miles
  • 2023 – 72,145 miles
  • 2022 – 64,877 miles
  • 2021 – 60,706 miles
  • 2020 – 58,509 miles
  • 2019 – 57,503 miles
  • 2018 – 56,231 miles
  • 2017 – 54,584 miles
  • 2015 – 50,282 miles
  • 2014 – 48,923 miles
  • 2013 – 44,953 miles
  • 2012 – 38,885 miles
  • 2011 – 30,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    936629841985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,611 miles (+6,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    999541161272
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,174 miles (+6,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,174 miles
    Test number
    726354181379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,239 miles (+6,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    940788615039
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass72,145 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    695736695527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,877 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,877 miles
    Test number
    270388316594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,706 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,706 miles
    Test number
    940240803363
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail60,706 miles (+2,197)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,706 miles
    Test number
    109091775676
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass58,509 miles (+1,006)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    481582481674
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,503 miles (+1,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    925014085415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass56,231 miles (+1,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    420105518187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass54,584 miles (+4,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    54,584 miles
    Test number
    964015085462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass50,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    846457185097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,278 miles (+1,355)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,278 miles
    Test number
    156987185082
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

  15. Pass48,923 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,923 miles
    Test number
    379989774098
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has significant sidewall cut.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Fail48,921 miles (+3,968)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,921 miles
    Test number
    188458674489
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre has significant sidewall cut.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass44,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    637678103122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,953 miles (+6,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    928958203149
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass38,885 miles (+8,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,885 miles
    Test number
    428557012172
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

  20. Pass30,142 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,142 miles
    Test number
    848204201148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,962 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    569117591028
    • FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Questions about SOP 400

What vehicle is registration SOP 400 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOP 400 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 2008. 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 SOP 400 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOP 400 is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SOP 400?
The MOT on SOP 400 is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOP 400 done?
SOP 400 was recorded at 91,611 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,168 miles a year.
Has SOP 400 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOP 400 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on SOP 400 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 SOP 400 find?
SOP 400 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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