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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

SPV 6MOT history

SPV 6 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

SPV 6 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 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,874 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPV 6
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPV 6 was last recorded at 95,874 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,156 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,718 miles
Average per year
4,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,874 miles
  • 2025 – 92,156 miles
  • 2024 – 85,878 miles
  • 2023 – 78,131 miles
  • 2022 – 72,871 miles
  • 2021 – 66,833 miles
  • 2020 – 63,870 miles
  • 2019 – 59,971 miles
  • 2018 – 56,484 miles
  • 2017 – 51,663 miles
  • 2016 – 48,963 miles
  • 2015 – 46,009 miles
  • 2014 – 42,835 miles
  • 2013 – 38,767 miles
  • 2012 – 33,765 miles
  • 2011 – 27,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,874 miles (+3,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    435423048029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,156 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,156 miles
    Test number
    665991474809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail92,146 miles (+6,268)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,146 miles
    Test number
    861573314048
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to calliper fouling spring mount (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle insecure ball joint/mount (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass85,878 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    296110404854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail85,878 miles (+7,747)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,878 miles
    Test number
    956875461764
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass78,131 miles (+5,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,131 miles
    Test number
    449030298027
    • 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))

  7. Pass72,871 miles (+6,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    408912824978
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive near gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to dashboard vin plate

  8. Pass66,833 miles (+2,963)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    966400264429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel housing has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass63,870 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,870 miles
    Test number
    672223085470
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal leaking

  10. Fail63,868 miles (+3,897)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,868 miles
    Test number
    348374262982
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal leaking

  11. Pass59,971 miles (+3,487)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    411217606532
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass56,484 miles (+4,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,484 miles
    Test number
    238750093960
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass51,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    673789916635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail51,663 miles (+2,700)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    793577432911
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass48,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    215798841355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail48,963 miles (+2,954)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    350725126449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass46,009 miles (+3,174)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    660766653654
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass42,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    226221864209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,835 miles (+4,068)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    376330464422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,767 miles (+5,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,767 miles
    Test number
    185736453297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  21. Pass33,765 miles (+6,691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,765 miles
    Test number
    579931552291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,074 miles
    Test number
    967465451236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SPV 6

What vehicle is registration SPV 6 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPV 6 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Sept 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 SPV 6 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPV 6 is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPV 6?
The MOT on SPV 6 is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPV 6 done?
SPV 6 was recorded at 95,874 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,590 miles a year.
Has SPV 6 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPV 6 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on SPV 6 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 SPV 6 find?
SPV 6 passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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