Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
SSK 494MOT history
SSK 494 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 121,809 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,213 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- SSK 494
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
SSK 494 was last recorded at 121,809 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 121,809 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,213 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,809 miles
- 2025 – 117,451 miles
- 2024 – 112,912 miles
- 2023 – 108,786 miles
- 2022 – 104,787 miles
- 2021 – 101,981 miles
- 2019 – 96,118 miles
- 2018 – 89,244 miles
- 2017 – 82,577 miles
- 2016 – 75,445 miles
- 2015 – 69,522 miles
- 2014 – 65,670 miles
- 2013 – 62,141 miles
- 2012 – 59,004 miles
- 2011 – 55,875 miles
- 2010 – 51,688 miles
- 2009 – 48,194 miles
- 2008 – 44,250 miles
- 2007 – 40,752 miles
- 2006 – 38,351 miles
- 2005 – 35,560 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,809 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
30 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 121,809 miles
- Test number
- 503278511350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,809 miles (+4,358)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,809 miles
- Test number
- 168249520278
- MajorFront Drive shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Drive shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass117,451 miles (+4,539)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 117,451 miles
- Test number
- 979221392833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,912 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 112,912 miles
- Test number
- 201639537071
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,912 miles (+4,126)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,912 miles
- Test number
- 745020214625
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn dee bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn dee bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,786 miles (+3,999)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,786 miles
- Test number
- 891787214119
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,787 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 104,787 miles
- Test number
- 504251101250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,787 miles (+2,806)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,787 miles
- Test number
- 176801996001
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,981 miles (+5,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 101,981 miles
- Test number
- 967510405375
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,118 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 96,118 miles
- Test number
- 583743503312
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,118 miles (+6,874)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,118 miles
- Test number
- 695811135795
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,244 miles (+6,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 89,244 miles
- Test number
- 859705756943
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,577 miles (+7,132)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 82,577 miles
- Test number
- 641482760149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,445 miles (+5,923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 75,445 miles
- Test number
- 208501402099
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass69,522 miles (+3,852)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 69,522 miles
- Test number
- 804959582853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,670 miles (+3,529)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 65,670 miles
- Test number
- 556243604263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,141 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,141 miles
- Test number
- 125066093170
- 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass62,141 miles (+3,137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,141 miles
- Test number
- 209826393125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass59,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 59,004 miles
- Test number
- 676765392182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,004 miles (+3,129)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,004 miles
- Test number
- 776145592143
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass55,875 miles (+4,187)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 55,875 miles
- Test number
- 917546401296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,688 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 51,688 miles
- Test number
- 671286610252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,684 miles (+3,490)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,684 miles
- Test number
- 992488380146
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass48,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 48,194 miles
- Test number
- 252432419233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,194 miles (+3,944)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,194 miles
- Test number
- 874051419269
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass44,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,250 miles
- Test number
- 401003398192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,250 miles (+3,498)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,250 miles
- Test number
- 713511298197
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,752 miles (+2,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 40,752 miles
- Test number
- 551294117236
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass38,351 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 38,351 miles
- Test number
- 572121006260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,560 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 35,560 miles
- Test number
- 612480305296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about SSK 494
- What vehicle is registration SSK 494 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show SSK 494 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 SSK 494 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSK 494 is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on SSK 494?
- The MOT on SSK 494 is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has SSK 494 done?
- SSK 494 was recorded at 121,809 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
- Has SSK 494 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. SSK 494 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on SSK 494 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 SSK 494 find?
- SSK 494 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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