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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

SPN 314MOT history

SPN 314 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

SPN 314 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,956 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPN 314
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPN 314 was last recorded at 111,956 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,961 miles · 23 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
6,995 miles
Average per year
3,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,956 miles
  • 2018 – 104,961 miles
  • 2017 – 99,337 miles
  • 2016 – 93,623 miles
  • 2015 – 91,019 miles
  • 2014 – 88,527 miles
  • 2013 – 85,401 miles
  • 2012 – 81,123 miles
  • 2011 – 76,514 miles
  • 2010 – 71,015 miles
  • 2009 – 70,820 miles
  • 2008 – 62,523 miles
  • 2007 – 55,403 miles
  • 2006 – 49,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,956 miles

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,956 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,956 miles
    Test number
    428055127718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,961 miles (+258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,961 miles
    Test number
    192380296976
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail104,703 miles (+5,366)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,703 miles
    Test number
    892927889059
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,337 miles (+121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,337 miles
    Test number
    327616635005
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  5. Fail99,216 miles (+39)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    596972675323
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexi and chaffing against chassis (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both foremost bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to flexi at caliper (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing At gearbox brake drum

  6. Fail99,177 miles (+5,554)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    442564903986
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking from rear of engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both arm to axle bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working would not work as intended. taken several applications of the switch to make the lamp stay on (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging air freshener (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat installed, preventing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper slightly streaky
    • AdvisoryBrake pad securing pins at both rear calipers are very slack. (all 4 pins) i presume pins or caliper holes are worn
    • AdvisoryRear axle differential has more backlash than normally expected

  7. Pass93,623 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    593202688423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,430 miles (+2,411)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,430 miles
    Test number
    384080399729
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass91,019 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,019 miles
    Test number
    529893335182
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail91,016 miles (+2,489)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,016 miles
    Test number
    718282935146
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFuel tank top strap corroded and insecure

  11. Pass88,527 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,527 miles
    Test number
    988342784191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded but not holed

  12. Fail88,526 miles (+3,125)5 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    769272274196
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded but not holed

  13. Pass85,401 miles (+4,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    568613673199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail81,123 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    417759512140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass81,123 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,123 miles
    Test number
    519729612192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,514 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    637350421193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,015 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    520739110150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,820 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    644157859010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,819 miles (+8,296)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,819 miles
    Test number
    413021749043
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass62,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    530387638047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,523 miles (+7,120)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    780977038014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass55,403 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    302765147001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    552170246073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,430 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    330003036040
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteH/brake req adjust †slight det f/r susp rubber bushes †steering box damp MONITOR

Questions about SPN 314

What vehicle is registration SPN 314 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPN 314 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 2002. 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 SPN 314 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPN 314 is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPN 314?
The MOT on SPN 314 is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPN 314 done?
SPN 314 was recorded at 111,956 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,134 miles a year.
Has SPN 314 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPN 314 has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on SPN 314 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 SPN 314 find?
SPN 314 passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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