Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
SPM 798MOT history
SPM 798 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 309,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 309,918 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SPM 798
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SPM 798 was last recorded at 309,918 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 303,569 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,349 miles
- Average per year
- 10,444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 309,918 miles
- 2025 – 303,569 miles
- 2024 – 296,045 miles
- 2023 – 287,902 miles
- 2022 – 279,764 miles
- 2021 – 275,412 miles
- 2020 – 271,487 miles
- 2019 – 263,504 miles
- 2018 – 255,599 miles
- 2017 – 248,144 miles
- 2016 – 242,940 miles
- 2015 – 235,533 miles
- 2014 – 224,359 miles
- 2013 – 212,275 miles
- 2012 – 197,318 miles
- 2011 – 180,721 miles
- 2010 – 161,956 miles
- 2009 – 145,441 miles
- 2008 – 126,557 miles
- 2007 – 114,146 miles
- 2006 – 100,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass309,918 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Oil leak diff pinion area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass309,918 miles (+6,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 309,918 miles
- Test number
- 276859515406
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass303,569 miles (+7,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 303,569 miles
- Test number
- 309235715025
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass296,045 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 296,045 miles
- Test number
- 884614290215
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail296,045 miles (+8,143)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 296,045 miles
- Test number
- 911101493049
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass287,902 miles (+8,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 287,902 miles
- Test number
- 579061950381
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass279,764 miles (+4,352)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 279,764 miles
- Test number
- 800283390313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass275,412 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 275,412 miles
- Test number
- 725686484413
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass271,487 miles (+7,983)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 271,487 miles
- Test number
- 166707271227
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass263,504 miles (+7,905)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 263,504 miles
- Test number
- 932499474966
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various spots none of which are considered excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass255,599 miles (+69)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 255,599 miles
- Test number
- 874895777068
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak diff pinion area
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryOil leak transfer box area
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff pinion area
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail255,530 miles (+7,386)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,530 miles
- Test number
- 544589306204
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak diff pinion area
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryOil leak transfer box area
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff pinion area
Pass248,144 miles (+5,204)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 248,144 miles
- Test number
- 889101885608
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak diff pinion oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass242,940 miles (+91)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 242,940 miles
- Test number
- 322933503695
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail242,849 miles (+7,316)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,849 miles
- Test number
- 892888035658
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass235,533 miles (+11,174)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 235,533 miles
- Test number
- 527800295097
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass224,359 miles (+12,084)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 224,359 miles
- Test number
- 285141894026
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSome pitting near side swivel hub
Pass212,275 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 212,275 miles
- Test number
- 465969493025
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust;; centre silencer mount deteriorating
Fail212,275 miles (+14,957)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,275 miles
- Test number
- 738449893085
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust;; centre silencer mount deteriorating
Pass197,318 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 197,318 miles
- Test number
- 427309882058
- NoteBrakes;; brake roller test just met requirments
Fail197,318 miles (+16,597)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,318 miles
- Test number
- 588437082094
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteBrakes;; brake roller test just met requirments
Pass180,721 miles (+18,765)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 180,721 miles
- Test number
- 667724301105
- NoteOffside rear brake performance low.
- NoteOverall brake efficiency low 60 percent.
- NoteSteering box has slight misting of fluid.
Pass161,956 miles (+16,515)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 161,956 miles
- Test number
- 812749680049
- NoteFront number plate cracked along lower edge, still readable.
Pass145,441 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 145,441 miles
- Test number
- 264688919144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,304 miles (+18,747)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,304 miles
- Test number
- 880892519170
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass126,557 miles (+12,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 126,557 miles
- Test number
- 312473998080
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass114,146 miles (+13,157)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 114,146 miles
- Test number
- 772528387074
- NoteSpherical joint on nearside has pitting in chrome surface,but is not leaking oil
Pass100,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 100,989 miles
- Test number
- 282346416161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SPM 798
- What vehicle is registration SPM 798 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SPM 798 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 2000. 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 SPM 798 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPM 798 is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SPM 798?
- The MOT on SPM 798 is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SPM 798 done?
- SPM 798 was recorded at 309,918 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 10,444 miles a year.
- Has SPM 798 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SPM 798 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on SPM 798 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 SPM 798 find?
- SPM 798 passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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