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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc

SPO 468MOT history

SPO 468 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 1991. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

SPO 468 green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
119,711 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPO 468
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
7 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPO 468 was last recorded at 119,711 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,537 miles · 6 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
174 miles
Average per year
2,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 119,711 miles
  • 2020 – 119,537 miles
  • 2019 – 119,503 miles
  • 2018 – 119,128 miles
  • 2017 – 117,224 miles
  • 2016 – 113,896 miles
  • 2015 – 109,203 miles
  • 2014 – 105,507 miles
  • 2013 – 104,431 miles
  • 2012 – 102,000 miles
  • 2011 – 97,411 miles
  • 2010 – 93,769 miles
  • 2009 – 88,707 miles
  • 2008 – 84,267 miles
  • 2007 – 81,454 miles
  • 2006 – 77,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,711 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,711 miles (+174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,711 miles
    Test number
    619390140665
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    617002035675
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Fail119,537 miles (+34)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    690274738901
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass119,503 miles (+375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,503 miles
    Test number
    506285326344
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,128 miles (+1,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,128 miles
    Test number
    990356223591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  6. Pass117,224 miles (+3,328)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,224 miles
    Test number
    485864379770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass113,896 miles (+4,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,896 miles
    Test number
    287608198593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn uneaven on edges

  8. Pass109,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,203 miles
    Test number
    138818495098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail109,203 miles (+3,696)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,203 miles
    Test number
    639218595002
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass105,507 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,507 miles
    Test number
    365383984029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,431 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,431 miles
    Test number
    545944373093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre seat belt buckle release broken
    • NoteTow bar electrics cover broken

  12. Fail104,431 miles (+2,431)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,431 miles
    Test number
    449700873037
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre seat belt buckle release broken

  13. Pass102,000 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,000 miles
    Test number
    146519262093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,411 miles (+3,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,411 miles
    Test number
    498667271064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  15. Pass93,769 miles (+5,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    952447670084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass88,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    513998869057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,707 miles (+4,440)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    200458169041
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass84,267 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    794493378079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,454 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    413378367097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,995 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    974576976068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,990 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,990 miles
    Test number
    933949066032
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Questions about SPO 468

What vehicle is registration SPO 468 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPO 468 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Mar 1991. 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 SPO 468 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SPO 468 expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SPO 468?
The MOT on SPO 468 expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SPO 468 done?
SPO 468 was recorded at 119,711 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 2,653 miles a year.
Has SPO 468 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPO 468 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on SPO 468 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 SPO 468 find?
SPO 468 passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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