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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,495 cc

T1 SHLMOT history

T1 SHL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 182,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,526 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 SHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 SHL was last recorded at 182,526 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,001 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,525 miles
Average per year
8,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,526 miles
  • 2025 – 181,001 miles
  • 2024 – 179,426 miles
  • 2023 – 175,375 miles
  • 2022 – 170,289 miles
  • 2021 – 166,867 miles
  • 2020 – 163,244 miles
  • 2019 – 159,738 miles
  • 2018 – 153,175 miles
  • 2017 – 147,036 miles
  • 2016 – 137,007 miles
  • 2015 – 122,164 miles
  • 2014 – 103,426 miles
  • 2013 – 84,699 miles
  • 2012 – 68,953 miles
  • 2011 – 53,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,526 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,526 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,526 miles
    Test number
    685339705930
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass181,001 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,001 miles
    Test number
    339719052014
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,426 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    179,426 miles
    Test number
    255464654973
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail179,424 miles (+4,049)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,424 miles
    Test number
    653601832923
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass175,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    175,375 miles
    Test number
    287783475779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,375 miles (+5,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,375 miles
    Test number
    929496604151
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass170,289 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,289 miles
    Test number
    980780118837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,867 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,867 miles
    Test number
    521381662664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass163,244 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,244 miles
    Test number
    787711746402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,738 miles (+6,563)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    159,738 miles
    Test number
    242835939139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass153,175 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,175 miles
    Test number
    486000186258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,036 miles (+10,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    147,036 miles
    Test number
    342016926702
    • AdvisoryTemporary rear lights fitted at time of test

  13. Pass137,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,007 miles
    Test number
    873237796459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail137,007 miles (+14,843)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,007 miles
    Test number
    107363590374
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass122,164 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,164 miles
    Test number
    108878675464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,162 miles (+18,736)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,162 miles
    Test number
    405756975099
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass103,426 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,426 miles
    Test number
    268023974078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,425 miles (+18,726)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,425 miles
    Test number
    306979954086
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leaking around oil filter housing

  19. Pass84,699 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    478986253015
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail84,698 miles (+15,745)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    668083953035
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass68,953 miles (+15,374)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    515863282068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,579 miles
    Test number
    259446511113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 SHL

Does T1 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 SHL is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 SHL?
The MOT on T1 SHL is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 SHL done?
T1 SHL was recorded at 182,526 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,474 miles a year.
Has T1 SHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 SHL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T1 SHL 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 T1 SHL find?
T1 SHL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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